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YH54 DDX

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,190 mi
Last recorded143,190 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 DDX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 143,190 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 133,376 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 126,400 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 122,220 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 122,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 117,706 miles

both rear trailing arms have slight play

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

rear brake lines slightly corroded

slight play at nearside front track rod end

Pass 7 Dec 2017 110,685 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both steering rack-ends slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2016 101,073 miles

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake performance just met

Fail 3 Dec 2016 101,073 miles

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

parking brake performance just met

Pass 7 Jan 2016 93,852 miles

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

parking brake performance just met

possible boost pipe burst / leaking

Fail 5 Jan 2016 93,852 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

parking brake performance just met

possible boost pipe burst / leaking

Pass 20 Dec 2014 82,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 70,331 miles

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

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

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

boonet catch faulty

near side front tyre inner side wall slight damage

Fail 17 Dec 2013 70,331 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

boonet catch faulty

near side front tyre inner side wall slight damage

Pass 31 Dec 2012 59,435 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 59,435 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 46,795 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,235 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 40,491 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 40,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,996 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 25,324 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 25,247 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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YH54 DDX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YH54 DDX, 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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YH54 DDX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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