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YD54 KTK

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,092 mi
Last recorded146,092 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 146,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 124,937 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 113,355 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 106,918 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r rose joints have play in it

Pass 6 Sep 2013 100,303 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 92,048 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 7 Sep 2011 84,648 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 7 Sep 2010 76,770 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 64,909 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,415 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 38,497 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 KTK is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KTK, 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 KTK registered?

YD54 KTK is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YD54 KTK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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