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YK04 KCT

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

201,406 mi
Last recorded201,406 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 201,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 201,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 189,773 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 189,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 189,646 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both re check on retest (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front doors rear outer penal slight damaged

alternator aux belt making noise on idle

o/s outer covering sill skirt slightly damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2015 178,335 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired corner (1.5.1c)

o/s inner rack joint slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2014 167,274 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 167,274 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 158,260 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 158,232 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 148,367 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 148,349 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 135,815 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 122,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 122,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 112,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 111,829 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 101,668 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 81,147 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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YK04 KCT is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YK04 KCT, 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 KCT registered?

YK04 KCT is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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