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YS54 HPC

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,117 mi
Last recorded113,117 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 HPC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 113,117 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 111,835 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Mar 2018 111,835 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)

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Mar 2018 111,831 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre side wall in poor condition has some tears

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front tyre wrorn close to limit

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 108,961 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed cross (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,619 miles

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

damage to both front tyre sidewalls

Fail 31 Mar 2016 103,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to both front tyre sidewalls

Pass 13 Aug 2014 93,055 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 82,212 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 82,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 71,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre bald on inner most edge

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

O/S/R tyre bald on inner most edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,039 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2011 61,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,457 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,094 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 38,368 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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YS54 HPC is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS54 HPC, 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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YS54 HPC is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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