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YF54 XSG

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,341 mi
Last recorded107,341 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 XSG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 107,341 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake slower to react and reading 159 compared to offside 204

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem rubber deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,835 miles

Front Wipers Smearing Slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,504 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads Very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 84,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 81,206 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on both edge's

offside front tyre starting to wear on both edge's

tyre size: 225/50R17 94W run-flat

Pass 9 Aug 2013 80,521 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,915 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,346 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 73,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 69,035 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 69,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,789 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,355 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,192 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 XSG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YF54 XSG, 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 XSG registered?

YF54 XSG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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