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YD54 HXP

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

276,086 mi
Last recorded276,086 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 HXP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 276,086 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 10 Dec 2022 275,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 271,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 266,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 259,782 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 252,618 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 246,808 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 238,389 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 230,956 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 222,177 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 204,150 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 185,109 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 166,329 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 146,298 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 146,298 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 123,348 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 103,860 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 90,217 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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YD54 HXP is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YD54 HXP, 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 YD54 HXP registered?

YD54 HXP is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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