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YG54 XTL

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

270,778 mi
Last recorded270,778 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 XTL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 270,778 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 265,061 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 256,402 miles

heat shield above rear box loose

Pass 16 Oct 2014 232,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 232,158 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 204,100 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 204,100 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 178,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 139,054 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 137,703 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 92,654 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 64,354 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,026 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,028 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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YG54 XTL is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XTL, 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 YG54 XTL registered?

YG54 XTL is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is YG54 XTL safe to buy?

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