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YC54 LSD

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

169,035 mi
Last recorded169,035 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 LSD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 169,035 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers door dented

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in areas concerning mot (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 164,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears going to fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 156,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 141,554 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 128,577 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 122,575 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 111,842 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 111,830 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 102,818 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 97,263 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 97,261 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 92,889 miles

both front brake pipes to flexibles corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2015 87,963 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,106 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 84,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 80,747 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,933 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 74,928 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

no emmisions detected

Pass 11 Apr 2011 68,405 miles

no emmisions detected

Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,507 miles

F/N/S tyre slight cut in tread but not exposing cords

Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,886 miles

both front tyres tread cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2009 50,886 miles

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

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

both front tyres tread cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2007 38,226 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 LSD is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LSD, 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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YC54 LSD is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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