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YM04 WKT

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,867 mi
Last recorded106,867 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 WKT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 106,867 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 106,867 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 106,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from under bonnet area (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper,front arm.see chalk mark. (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 106,241 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from under bonnet area (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper,front arm.see chalk mark. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 100,612 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 96,634 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 96,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 93,040 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 88,527 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 88,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 83,883 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 78,886 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,795 miles

Please note:-Both front tyres starting to wear low.

Pass 16 Jun 2007 62,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WKT is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WKT, 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 YM04 WKT registered?

YM04 WKT is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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