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YC04 XNH

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,634 mi
Last recorded161,634 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 XNH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 161,634 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 149,291 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 136,988 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 124,155 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 122,015 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)

parking brake efficiency 16%

some corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

some corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 13 Jun 2014 121,989 miles

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

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

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)

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

some corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 12 Jun 2013 107,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

some corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 11 Jun 2013 107,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 23 Dec 2011 89,808 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 76,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,669 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 52,605 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 42,061 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 42,061 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 42,010 miles

slight wear in nearside rear suspension,rear,top link ball joint.

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 XNH is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC04 XNH, 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 YC04 XNH registered?

YC04 XNH is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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