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YH04 FYV

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

208,619 mi
Last recorded208,619 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 FYV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 208,619 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 127,590 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 113,263 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 103,950 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 97,889 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 97,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

no emmision reading

o/s/r tyre worn low 225/55/16w

Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,729 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 89,709 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,549 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 67,658 miles

2nd speed wiper inop

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 57,378 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 45,407 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 31,872 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 31,870 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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YH04 FYV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YH04 FYV, 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 YH04 FYV registered?

YH04 FYV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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