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WG04 YHZ

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,224 mi
Last recorded94,224 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 YHZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 94,224 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 88,035 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

slight corrosion on front metal brake pipes

Fail 13 Feb 2017 88,024 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

slight corrosion on front metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,754 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn bold on inner egde

Fail 9 Jul 2015 79,754 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r tyre worn bold on inner egde

Pass 10 Jul 2014 72,883 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 72,822 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,855 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,876 miles

n/s front metal brake pipe rusty

o/s headlamp washer in op

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,542 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,037 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,934 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 33,802 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,186 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 14,290 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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WG04 YHZ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WG04 YHZ, 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 WG04 YHZ registered?

WG04 YHZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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