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GM04 YAF

2004 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,037 mi
Last recorded93,037 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 YAF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 93,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 92,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 91,067 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 91,067 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 89,893 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 89,606 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 88,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 88,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 88,261 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 86,231 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 84,344 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 75,490 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 72,514 miles

slight play in rack joints

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,359 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 61,515 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,633 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,676 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,035 miles

Both rear brake calliper retainer springs missing (not securing devices)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,014 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 29,920 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,864 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,464 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 16,303 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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GM04 YAF is a 2004 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GM04 YAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GM04 YAF registered?

GM04 YAF is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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