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RK04 YJN

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,133 mi
Last recorded132,133 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 YJN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 132,133 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 130,091 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 129,483 miles

Both front tyres not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions

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

Nearside and offside rear brake flexy hoses perished

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 128,590 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 128,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 123,210 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 123,209 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 118,766 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 114,137 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 110,300 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 106,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 104,747 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 104,747 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 99,397 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 94,511 miles

o/s/f track rod end has play

o/s/r lower suspension arm has play in a pin/bush close to limit

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,962 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 76,729 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 76,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2010 70,346 miles

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)

puncture light on.

Pass 15 May 2009 63,729 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 58,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 58,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 51,430 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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RK04 YJN is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RK04 YJN, 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 RK04 YJN registered?

RK04 YJN is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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