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YE54 LXC

2004 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

248,883 mi
Last recorded248,883 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 LXC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 248,883 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 224,349 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 206,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 191,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 178,052 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 178,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 166,799 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 155,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged all pipes (2.2.D.2b)

Rear discs slightly corroded

both headlamp images poor

Pass 28 Dec 2016 154,015 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp images poor

Pass 29 Dec 2015 152,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 152,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 150,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge 225/55/16

o/s front tyre worn slightly on edges

Fail 31 Dec 2014 150,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge 225/55/16

o/s front tyre worn slightly on edges

Fail 27 Dec 2014 150,652 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center brake pipe slight corrosion

nearside front brake pipe has corrosion

Fail 27 Dec 2013 147,805 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 147,805 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 140,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake application uneven

N/S/F jacking pad missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Slight noise and play in O/S/F wheel bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2012 140,905 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake application uneven

N/S/F jacking pad missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Slight noise and play in O/S/F wheel bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jan 2012 133,220 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 123,427 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2010 123,427 miles

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

front tyres worn low 225-55-16

rear brake discs corroded

rear o/s tyre worn low 225-55-16

Pass 11 Jan 2010 116,418 miles

emission to clean to give reading ???

Pass 22 Nov 2008 105,521 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 89,148 miles

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

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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YE54 LXC is a 2004 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YE54 LXC, 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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YE54 LXC is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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