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YF04 PWZ

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,234 mi
Last recorded113,234 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 PWZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 113,234 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 129,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake lamp on

Pass 30 Sep 2015 122,177 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 114,452 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 102,196 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,350 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 73,255 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 66,575 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2010 66,575 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2009 56,458 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,441 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,266 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,633 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 28,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YF04 PWZ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF04 PWZ, 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 YF04 PWZ registered?

YF04 PWZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is YF04 PWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF04 PWZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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