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YO54 DZZ

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

218,975 mi
Last recorded218,975 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO54 DZZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 218,975 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 204,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 177,764 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 169,622 miles

exhaust heat sheld lose,

Fail 4 Jan 2019 169,620 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat sheld lose,

Pass 19 Oct 2017 165,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 161,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom wishbone (2.4.G.2)

sills covered not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2015 152,512 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 144,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill`s covered

Pass 25 Oct 2013 137,425 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YO54 DZZ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YO54 DZZ, 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 YO54 DZZ registered?

YO54 DZZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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