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YA54 YDF

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,927 mi
Last recorded137,927 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 YDF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 137,927 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 130,901 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN INSIDE

N/S/R TYRE WORN INSIDE

Fail 17 May 2017 130,901 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN INSIDE

N/S/F TYRE WORN INSIDE

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 127,860 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 127,839 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2014 117,509 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 107,463 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 107,433 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,100 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,872 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 73,872 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Advise offside inner & nearside outer brake lights not working.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,214 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,061 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 54,061 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,356 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 34,735 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 34,663 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn inner edges

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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YA54 YDF is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YA54 YDF, 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

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What year was YA54 YDF registered?

YA54 YDF is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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