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YP04 MFA

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

239,516 mi
Last recorded239,516 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 MFA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 239,516 miles

crack in windowscreen nsf out of zone

engine has slight miss/rattle when clutch depressed

engine smoking slightly

osf/osr brake pipes corroding

restraint system fault on dash

slight play/knock through steering rack

Fail 16 Apr 2012 239,516 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)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine has slight miss/rattle when clutch depressed

engine smoking slightly

osf/osr brake pipes corroding

restraint system fault on dash

slight play/knock through steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2011 211,528 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 211,528 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 192,329 miles

tread low on rear tyres,play in rear subframe bushes

Fail 2 Mar 2010 191,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tread low on rear tyres,play in rear subframe bushes

Pass 20 Jan 2009 167,151 miles

visual emission test ref deisal tester not picking up readings[ref tel.call richard dixon vosa kiddiminster]

Fail 16 Jan 2009 167,143 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

visual emission test ref deisal tester not picking up readings[ref tel.call richard dixon vosa kiddiminster]

Pass 7 Jan 2008 119,585 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 119,585 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)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 89,076 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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YP04 MFA is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YP04 MFA, 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 YP04 MFA registered?

YP04 MFA is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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