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YK04 PCP

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,563 mi
Last recorded210,563 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 210,563 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 201,383 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 201,383 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 193,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracksion inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 190,358 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 188,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 177,330 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 177,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 164,406 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 164,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 148,841 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 13,142 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 120,748 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 111,758 miles

off side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2011 100,989 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 91,436 miles

Diesel emissions passed,0.15k

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 80,179 miles

Diesel emissions passed,0.00k peak

Front tracking maybe out?

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 80,156 miles

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

Diesel emissions passed,0.00k peak

Front tracking maybe out?

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 69,341 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 62,141 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 PCP is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PCP, 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 PCP registered?

YK04 PCP is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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