MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WEAR WIRE BROKEN
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LIGHT MISSING (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PLASTICK UNDER TRAY FITTED STOPPING FULL INSPECTION
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WEAR WIRE BROKEN
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LIGHT MISSING (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PLASTICK UNDER TRAY FITTED STOPPING FULL INSPECTION
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front under tray insecure
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
tpms indicating a flat tyre, visually tyres are ok
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front under tray insecure
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
tpms indicating a flat tyre, visually tyres are ok
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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YC54 VYO is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YC54 VYO, 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 VYO registered?
YC54 VYO is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 5 November 2004.
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