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GU54 YWR

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

205,773 mi
Last recorded205,773 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 YWR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 205,773 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute flash pattern slightly different (4.4.4 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pad missing clips. slight movement

Fail 19 Dec 2023 205,773 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute flash pattern slightly different (4.4.4 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pad missing clips. slight movement

Fail 7 Nov 2023 205,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 199,183 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Possible traction fault.

Fail 2 Nov 2022 199,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Possible traction fault.

Pass 31 Aug 2021 192,737 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 182,750 miles

Front to rear brake pipes at rear greased and corroded strong advise

Nearside Rear suspension lower hub carrier joint play strong advise

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust mount fractured and movement

brake hoses splitting

exhaust manifold area soot visible unable to source defect poss manifold leak advise investigation

oil leak

parking brake near end of travel and performance low

Fail 9 Sep 2020 182,750 miles

Front to rear brake pipes at rear greased and corroded strong advise

Nearside Rear suspension lower hub carrier joint play strong advise

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust mount fractured and movement

brake hoses splitting

exhaust manifold area soot visible unable to source defect poss manifold leak advise investigation

oil leak

parking brake near end of travel and performance low

Pass 18 Jul 2019 177,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 171,538 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 171,538 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 164,882 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 164,796 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of front tyre (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2016 154,533 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions smell from under engine cover indicating a possible leak

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 154,514 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

BRAKES NOT TESTED

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front wheel bearing unable to be properly inspected due to brakes

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

emissions smell from under engine cover indicating a possible leak

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 134,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 127,507 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 127,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 117,964 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 105,019 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 94,211 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,711 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 80,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 72,638 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,231 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 47,295 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted † †large plastic under trays fitted

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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GU54 YWR is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU54 YWR, 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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GU54 YWR is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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