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YF54 RWE

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,283 mi
Last recorded203,283 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 RWE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 203,283 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 16 Jun 2015 188,359 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 188,353 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2014 187,392 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 187,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 163,923 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 163,923 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 135,914 miles

front axle anti roll bar centre bushes worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 113,189 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 85,980 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 85,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 74,895 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 74,895 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 62,161 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 48,777 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 RWE is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RWE, 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 RWE registered?

YF54 RWE is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is YF54 RWE safe to buy?

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