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YJ54 TSC

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,213 mi
Last recorded91,213 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 TSC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 91,213 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 91,213 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 77,297 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 77,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 71,549 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 63,763 miles

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Fail 2 May 2017 63,755 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 61,734 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,639 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside headlight washer jet missing but water still hits headlight

Fail 4 Mar 2015 60,636 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

front tyres wearing 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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YJ54 TSC is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJ54 TSC, 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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What year was YJ54 TSC registered?

YJ54 TSC is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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