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YM04 WKV

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,160 mi
Last recorded119,160 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 119,160 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 116,709 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 116,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 110,314 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,115 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 76,281 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,618 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

RFT lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,203 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 58,337 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 55,820 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 50,114 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,131 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,122 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 44,122 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 WKV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WKV, 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 WKV registered?

YM04 WKV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is YM04 WKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM04 WKV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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