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YF54 HWZ

2004 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

192,045 mi
Last recorded192,045 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 HWZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 192,045 miles

E.M.L. is ON

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 191,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

E.M.L. is ON

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 174,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 174,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 165,882 miles

Engine management light is ON.

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 165,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine management light is ON.

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 152,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 140,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 140,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 133,226 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Constant velocity joint outer gaiter deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm replace tyre soon (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 125,912 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 125,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 117,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 117,110 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 105,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NO EMISSION PRINT PRODUCED DUE TO LOW SMOKE LEVEL

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2013 105,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NO EMISSION PRINT PRODUCED DUE TO LOW SMOKE LEVEL

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 91,782 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 83,392 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 47,475 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 69,510 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 61,941 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,987 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 52,931 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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YF54 HWZ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YF54 HWZ, 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 YF54 HWZ registered?

YF54 HWZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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