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YK54 LSO

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

176,219 mi
Last recorded176,219 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 LSO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 176,219 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 164,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 164,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 160,410 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 160,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 156,020 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 250,977 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Retaining brake caliper clip

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 148,428 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 148,364 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 227,920 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 132,553 miles

engine leaking oil

rear brake discs rusty

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

brake pipe to o/s front starting to rust

Fail 28 Nov 2016 132,447 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake pipe to o/s front starting to rust

engine leaking oil

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2015 124,098 miles

brake pipe to n/s front starting to rust

engine leaking oil

front brake discs rusting on inside face and brake pads getting worn

o/s rear brake disc corroded

under body covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2015 124,098 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded middle front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded middle front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipe to n/s front starting to rust

engine leaking oil

front brake discs rusting on inside face and brake pads getting worn

o/s rear brake disc corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 115,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs rusting on edges.

Nearside rear tyre 2-3mm tread, worn on inside edge.

Offside rear tyre 3mm tread worn on inside edge.

Some brake pipes starting to rust.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 115,784 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs rusting on edges.

Nearside rear tyre 2-3mm tread, worn on inside edge.

Offside rear tyre 3mm tread worn on inside edge.

Some brake pipes starting to rust.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 106,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inside edges.

some brake pipes starting to rust slightly.

Pass 6 Oct 2012 95,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 95,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 81,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs very worn

rear brake discs very worn

Fail 28 Sep 2011 81,067 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs very worn

rear brake discs very worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,468 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 53,232 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 53,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,430 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,015 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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YK54 LSO is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YK54 LSO, 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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YK54 LSO is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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