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YA53 OAV

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

192,893 mi
Last recorded192,893 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 OAV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 192,893 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 192,892 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 187,993 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 187,992 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 182,196 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 182,193 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 178,499 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 178,499 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements All lights flashing on when switched off (4.2.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 178,499 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joints x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 172,526 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 172,526 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 163,151 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 163,151 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Under vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 157,088 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 157,088 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 153,749 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 148,044 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 148,040 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 140,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 140,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 131,930 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 131,923 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

oil level on minimum

Pass 11 Apr 2013 123,888 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 123,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 110,937 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2012 110,663 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2011 96,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

front registration plate backing peeling away slightly

front wipers smearing slightly

oil level on minimum

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2011 96,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front registration plate backing peeling away slightly

front wipers smearing slightly

oil level on minimum

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,517 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Mar 2009 72,593 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 60,000 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 1 Mar 2007 44,987 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 44,987 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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YA53 OAV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YA53 OAV, 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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YA53 OAV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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