MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated, light output not reduced
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner tread
engine under tray is damp of oil
hand brake travel is high
both front wishbones have slight play
front brake pads are worn low
hand brake travel is high
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front wishbones have slight play
front brake pads are worn low
hand brake travel is high
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play in offside front rack end socket
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play in offside front rack end socket
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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YK04 JWB is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 YK04 JWB, 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 YK04 JWB registered?
YK04 JWB is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 13 August 2004.
Is YK04 JWB safe to buy?
The MOT history for YK04 JWB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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