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YHZ 8251

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,105 mi
Last recorded156,105 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHZ 8251
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 156,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 156,105 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 144,260 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 144,260 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 137,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS AT REAR END (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 129,009 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 120,930 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 112,048 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 101,580 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,646 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,207 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 91,599 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 91,598 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,281 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 82,449 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,772 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 70,554 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 70,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 62,809 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 23 Jul 2009 62,809 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,685 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2007 29,111 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,084 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 29,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge † †offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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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YHZ 8251 is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YHZ 8251, 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 YHZ 8251 registered?

YHZ 8251 is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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