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J88 YMY

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

142,314 mi
Last recorded142,314 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 YMY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 142,314 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 137,050 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 133,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 131,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Aug 2022 131,743 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 129,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 129,529 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 127,975 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Aug 2020 127,975 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 124,098 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 121,248 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 121,248 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 115,640 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 115,640 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 108,047 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 89,224 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2015 89,220 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 78,485 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,753 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 69,747 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 56,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2010
Pass 18 Nov 2009 19,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Nov 2009 19,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 17,914 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 16,707 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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J88 YMY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J88 YMY, 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 J88 YMY registered?

J88 YMY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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