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YG54 EPE

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

239,771 mi
Last recorded239,771 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 EPE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 239,771 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2022 229,165 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 27 Nov 2021 213,261 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted.

Pass 31 Oct 2020 188,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 179,422 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 179,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 176,069 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 172,462 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 167,086 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 158,972 miles

Covers for offside rear seat belt stalk missing.

Emissions test passed as readings too low to register.

Nearside rear tyre has a nail.

TPM lamp on.

Undertray fitted.

Fail 26 Sep 2015 158,855 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing STALK NOT FOUND. (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Covers for offside rear seat belt stalk missing.

Emissions test passed as readings too low to register.

Nearside rear tyre has a nail.

TPM lamp on.

Undertray fitted.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 153,229 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre has a small cut.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 149,760 miles

front pads low

Fail 10 Sep 2013 149,754 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

front pads low

Pass 16 Oct 2012 139,441 miles

both front tyres worn

play in nearside front anti roll bar bush

slight play in offside front ball joint

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 7 Oct 2011 132,445 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2010 124,141 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 116,980 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 104,456 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 87,326 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front number plate becomming de-laminated

front tyres worn 4mm and worn on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2007 87,326 miles

front number plate becomming de-laminated

front tyres worn 4mm and worn on edges

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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YG54 EPE is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YG54 EPE, 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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YG54 EPE is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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