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YP54 FMV

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,923 mi
Last recorded125,923 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 FMV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 125,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 115,394 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 115,389 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 111,202 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 107,621 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 107,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 103,377 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 96,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower rear suspension arms rubber splitting and bonding failing

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play to front lower arms

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2015 96,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower rear suspension arms rubber splitting and bonding failing

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play to front lower arms

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 89,888 miles

Brake fluid change over due

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Oil service over due

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Reverse lamp inop

Tyre size 245/45/17w

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 89,865 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake fluid change over due

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Oil service over due

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Reverse lamp inop

Tyre size 245/45/17w

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,368 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 82,363 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 73,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2012 73,597 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2011 65,321 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 65,321 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 3 Aug 2010 58,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,961 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,824 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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YP54 FMV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YP54 FMV, 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 YP54 FMV registered?

YP54 FMV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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