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YM04 VMZ

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,822 mi
Last recorded173,822 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 VMZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 173,822 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 171,726 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 165,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 159,997 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 153,990 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 153,989 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 145,526 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 145,499 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 137,916 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 128,533 miles

Both front tyres have damage on sidewall

N/s front tyre worn on inside edge

N/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

O/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2012 120,383 miles

both sides front brake discs worn

both sides front tyres have some sidewall damage

both sides front tyres worn on inside edges

both sides rear tyres have some sidewall damage

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2011 112,778 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)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 112,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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 2010 106,070 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 99,041 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 91,608 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 73,981 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 73,981 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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YM04 VMZ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YM04 VMZ, 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 YM04 VMZ registered?

YM04 VMZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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