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YE54 LYH

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,094 mi
Last recorded101,094 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 LYH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 101,094 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2016 89,761 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 78,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 74,084 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,070 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,155 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 67,155 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,699 miles

n/s front tyre damaged on side wall

Fail 22 Mar 2012 58,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s front tyre damaged on side wall

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,792 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 39,821 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 39,821 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 24,669 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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YE54 LYH is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YE54 LYH, 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 YE54 LYH registered?

YE54 LYH is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is YE54 LYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE54 LYH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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