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YE54 ZGY

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

183,257 mi
Last recorded183,257 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 ZGY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 183,257 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 183,219 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 178,314 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 178,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 172,823 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated and worn inner edge 245 40 19

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 172,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 35 19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and deteriorated 245 40 19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 35 19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated and worn inner edge 245 40 19

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2015 167,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 167,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 160,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front wipers deteriorted but still clearing screen

nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges + side wall damage

offside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges + side wall damage

offside rear tyre 2.4mm + nail

Fail 29 Mar 2014 160,884 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges + side wall damage

offside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges + side wall damage

offside rear tyre 2.4mm + nail

Pass 11 Mar 2013 155,243 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 150,010 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 150,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 22 Mar 2011 144,458 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 144,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag warning light on

brake pad warning light on

rear bumper missing no sharp edges

Pass 1 Feb 2010 135,978 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 135,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 127,543 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 111,338 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 ZGY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 ZGY, 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 ZGY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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