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YE04 XGU

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,767 mi
Last recorded145,767 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 XGU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 145,767 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 137,198 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

hand brake light on

under tray lose

Fail 24 Aug 2018 137,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

hand brake light on

under tray lose

Pass 9 Aug 2017 78,340 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 9 Aug 2017 78,340 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 12 Aug 2016 116,503 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Aug 2016 116,503 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,828 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 60,526 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 60,526 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,710 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,837 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 52,837 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 48,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front and rear brakd discs are in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,325 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 42,290 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,558 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 36,034 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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YE04 XGU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YE04 XGU, 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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YE04 XGU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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