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YM04 WKL

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,558 mi
Last recorded122,558 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 WKL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 122,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 113,985 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 27 Mar 2021 113,984 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 25 Jul 2019 111,798 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 109,119 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 109,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 105,823 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 101,014 miles

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

nearside rear tyre split

Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,842 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 95,824 miles

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

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

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

front tyres shoulders worn

Pass 25 Apr 2013 87,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine and g/box oil leaks

nsf and osf brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 20 Apr 2012 78,828 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,713 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 68,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,204 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,926 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,447 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,305 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 WKL is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey 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 WKL, 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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YM04 WKL is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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