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YC54 BPE

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,634 mi
Last recorded95,634 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 BPE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 95,634 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 95,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 94,854 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 94,853 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 93,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm at centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both are smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 93,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm at centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both are smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 92,363 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 91,144 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,371 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 88,972 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 87,761 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 84,805 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 82,541 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,049 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,371 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 73,458 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 69,737 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 69,737 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,697 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,507 miles

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

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,841 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,589 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 34,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,168 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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YC54 BPE is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YC54 BPE, 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 YC54 BPE registered?

YC54 BPE is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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The MOT history for YC54 BPE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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