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YK04 JWB

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,035 mi
Last recorded177,035 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 JWB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 177,035 miles

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 174,473 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 171,386 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner tread

engine under tray is damp of oil

hand brake travel is high

Pass 3 Mar 2016 167,884 miles

both front wishbones have slight play

front brake pads are worn low

hand brake travel is high

Fail 3 Mar 2016 167,884 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 162,628 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 157,506 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 152,876 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 145,141 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 138,458 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside front rack end socket

Fail 11 Jan 2011 138,458 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 132,268 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 121,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 121,823 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 116,403 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 94,302 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 94,302 miles

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.

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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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.

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