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YC54 RUJ

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,890 mi
Last recorded187,890 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 RUJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 187,890 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 170,984 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 163,996 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 163,992 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 154,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 147,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Oct 2012 147,950 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Oct 2011 142,357 miles

Chips on screen

Slight play in steering rack

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 136,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chips on screen

Wear to all 4 tyres on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2009 126,178 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 103,057 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 94,208 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 RUJ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RUJ, 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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What year was YC54 RUJ registered?

YC54 RUJ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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