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YP54 FMY

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

154,366 mi
Last recorded154,366 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 154,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 149,012 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 148,938 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 132,438 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 132,435 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outermost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 118,086 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 118,074 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 116,389 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 114,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to both front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 112,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 112,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 110,420 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 109,136 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 105,712 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 105,712 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 96,209 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 88,283 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 81,809 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,763 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 76,763 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 71,496 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Fail 7 Mar 2012 71,496 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,409 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 62,404 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 57,397 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,140 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,494 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 37,494 miles

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

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 FMY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YP54 FMY, 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 YP54 FMY registered?

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

Is YP54 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP54 FMY shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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