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YM04 VNF

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,611 mi
Last recorded169,611 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 VNF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2018 169,611 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2018 169,610 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2017 142,368 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Nov 2017 142,368 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 135,477 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

under trays blocking view

Pass 27 Nov 2015 125,135 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack inner joint

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 125,135 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside slight play in steering rack inner joint

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 114,467 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 94,607 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 82,185 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)

cannot inspect brake fluid resevoir/master cylinder

Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,421 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 70,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Oct 2010 59,242 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 55,669 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 55,669 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 46,333 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,090 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,912 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 VNF is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YM04 VNF, 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 VNF registered?

YM04 VNF is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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