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YB04 EEX

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,960 mi
Last recorded180,960 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 EEX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 180,960 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 180,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 167,790 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 167,790 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front track rod arm ball joint has play

Pass 14 Jun 2024 144,869 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 121,848 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 121,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 101,383 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 90,666 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 81,858 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 81,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 75,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 68,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 68,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 63,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box mountain broken.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,963 miles

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

Rear exhaust rear mountain bracket broken away from weld.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 50,257 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cut at coards

rear exhaurst braket broken off rear box

Pass 12 Jun 2014 44,823 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,229 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear exharst mountain broken at rear box exharst still secure

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,413 miles

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

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

REAR EXHARST MOUNTAIN BROKEN AWAY FROM REAR BOX BUT EXHARST STILL SECURE

Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,547 miles

BOTH FRONT TYERS WEARING AT OUT SIDE EDGES

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

N/S/F/BRAKE DISC RUSTING AT INSIDE EDGE

Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,223 miles

The front brake discs n/s and o/s are corroded on the inside

The o/s/f tyre has a deep cut and is wearing on the outer edge

Fail 2 Jun 2010 27,223 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

The front brake discs n/s and o/s are corroded on the inside

The o/s/f tyre has a deep cut and is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 29 May 2009 24,850 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 25 Jun 2008 22,203 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 18,717 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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YB04 EEX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YB04 EEX, 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 YB04 EEX registered?

YB04 EEX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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