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YL04 UYW

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,224 mi
Last recorded143,224 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 UYW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 143,224 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 143,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 143,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 139,686 miles

slight cracking rear flexi brake hoses

Pass 18 Mar 2015 133,626 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 133,608 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 126,050 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 120,946 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 120,944 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 113,587 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 103,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 90,194 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 88,163 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 88,163 miles

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

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

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

parking brake could benefit from a service.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 106,699 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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YL04 UYW is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YL04 UYW, 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 YL04 UYW registered?

YL04 UYW is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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