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YC53 UKB

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,463 mi
Last recorded164,463 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 UKB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 164,463 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 160,909 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 157,934 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 157,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 137,603 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 137,603 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 109,813 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 109,813 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 100,665 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 5 Jan 2018 100,665 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,830 miles

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

offside front tyre perished badly on sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2016 98,954 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 98,954 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill/inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 97,274 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 96,601 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stoplight not working if fitted but may be a reflector?

fuel cap seal is perishing

osf tyre badly worn on edges

Fail 30 Jul 2014 96,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stoplight not working if fitted but may be a reflector?

front tyres badly worn on edges

fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,963 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 81,970 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 77,457 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 77,457 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 73,241 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 68,070 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)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 62,957 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,363 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 54,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,696 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 36,696 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YC53 UKB is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC53 UKB, 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 YC53 UKB registered?

YC53 UKB is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is YC53 UKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC53 UKB shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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