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YE54 VTC

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

189,926 mi
Last recorded189,926 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 VTC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 189,926 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 186,555 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split in rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

small blow front flex

Pass 29 Jul 2017 179,661 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 176,410 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

small split in nearside front drop link

Pass 28 Jul 2015 173,965 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 173,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2012 167,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 161,875 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 152,330 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 134,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 115,525 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,670 miles

air-bag warning lamp on dash.

slight play in o/s steering rack.

Fail 10 Dec 2007 87,668 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

air-bag warning lamp on dash.

slight play in o/s steering rack.

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 VTC is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

YE54 VTC is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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