MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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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YF54 HWZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2004.
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