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YL53 NCO

2004 BMW 525

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,485 mi
Last recorded119,485 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 NCO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 119,485 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2021 119,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2020 114,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 114,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 111,426 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 111,423 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 108,262 miles

Engine and side undertrays fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 108,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine and side undertrays fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 101,785 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 101,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2016 94,742 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,316 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of covered area

Fail 16 Sep 2015 88,315 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of covered area

engine warning lamp on

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,987 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 81,987 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,923 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,622 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,789 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,633 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,438 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 48,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 33,767 miles

unable to properly assess vehicle due to underbody shields

Pass 26 Jan 2007 30,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jan 2007 30,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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YL53 NCO is a 2004 BMW 525 in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YL53 NCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL53 NCO registered?

YL53 NCO is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is YL53 NCO safe to buy?

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