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YR04 YGP

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,194 mi
Last recorded104,194 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 YGP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 104,194 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 104,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 94,546 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 79,939 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 70,449 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 70,449 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 61,746 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 53,063 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,178 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 38,178 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 32,880 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,515 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 27,309 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 YGP is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YGP, 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 YR04 YGP registered?

YR04 YGP is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is YR04 YGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR04 YGP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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