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YF54 LRU

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

220,158 mi
Last recorded220,158 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 LRU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 220,158 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 116,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 88,944 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,801 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,391 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 58,391 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front wipers smearing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,217 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 18 Nov 2009 41,481 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 41,481 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 32,680 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 26,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear tyre scubbing on inner edge

off side rear tyre has had puncture repair done on a run flat tyre

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 LRU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YF54 LRU, 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 YF54 LRU registered?

YF54 LRU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is YF54 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF54 LRU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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