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YC54 RVV

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,591 mi
Last recorded151,591 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 RVV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 151,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 141,050 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides & N/S/F (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 141,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides & N/S/F (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 120,445 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 105,949 miles

Offside Rear drive shaft cv boot slightly leaking (outter)

Rear couldn't check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 105,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear drive shaft cv boot slightly leaking (outter)

Rear couldn't check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2015 93,495 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 83,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2013 71,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,648 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 60,648 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 59,778 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 51,877 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 45,081 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)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 45,081 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,841 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,971 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,999 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 RVV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RVV, 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 RVV registered?

YC54 RVV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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