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YR04 FDE

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,972 mi
Last recorded137,972 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 FDE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 137,972 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 132,772 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 126,557 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 121,945 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 114,326 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

nsf shock damp

Fail 15 Oct 2015 114,326 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault front tyres under inflated (4.1.D.4)

front brake discs badly corroded

nsf shock damp

Pass 21 Oct 2014 104,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 99,657 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,728 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2012 98,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 91,567 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 91,567 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 86,254 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 86,230 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 79,236 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 70,854 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 70,755 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 60,579 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 43,914 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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YR04 FDE is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YR04 FDE, 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 YR04 FDE registered?

YR04 FDE is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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