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YO04 KLM

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,589 mi
Last recorded118,589 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO04 KLM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 118,589 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (2004)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 118,589 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (2004)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 108,948 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake wear indicator requires re-setting

Pass 8 Sep 2016 99,813 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,817 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,304 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 82,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 77,411 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 72,152 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,518 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,787 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 49,623 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,209 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,899 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,888 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 38,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,505 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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YO04 KLM is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YO04 KLM, 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 YO04 KLM registered?

YO04 KLM is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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The MOT history for YO04 KLM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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