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VE54 JYY

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,990 mi
Last recorded107,990 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 JYY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 107,990 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 107,990 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 99,840 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 99,840 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 95,146 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,036 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2013 73,145 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,897 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,076 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,816 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,459 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,006 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,339 miles

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray 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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VE54 JYY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VE54 JYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE54 JYY?

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What year was VE54 JYY registered?

VE54 JYY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is VE54 JYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 JYY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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