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YE54 VUJ

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,996 mi
Last recorded181,996 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 VUJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2020 181,996 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 168,024 miles

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

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

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2017 161,603 miles

o/s/r suspension arm lower bush deteriorated

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2017 161,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed budget 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

o/s/r suspension arm lower bush deteriorated

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2016 148,670 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 148,670 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 139,415 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 136,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 132,427 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 128,338 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 115,998 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 104,816 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 28 May 2010 104,816 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 4 Jun 2009 90,215 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 90,215 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 64,198 miles

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

n/s/f window missing

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 VUJ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VUJ, 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 YE54 VUJ registered?

YE54 VUJ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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