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YC04 UDU

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

259,389 mi
Last recorded259,389 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 UDU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 259,389 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 259,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Off side rear brake calliper metal clip missing.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 252,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 10 May 2018 245,671 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2018 245,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2017 237,830 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 237,764 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Front position lamp(s) not working both flash off and on (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 209,249 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 191,470 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2015 191,470 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 184,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 184,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 170,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 155,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 155,367 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 136,289 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres both scrubbing off on inner edges.

Play in both rear bottom ball joints.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 135,745 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres both scrubbing off on inner edges.

Play in both rear bottom ball joints.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 115,649 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 115,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,363 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 66,154 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 65,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,209 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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YC04 UDU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YC04 UDU, 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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YC04 UDU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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