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YS54 XKO

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,723 mi
Last recorded146,723 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 XKO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 146,723 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 141,099 miles

Central Front Lower engine under tray fitted

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 135,721 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 126,443 miles

Central Rear Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 114,285 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 103,431 miles

Emissions too clean for print out.

Nearside front brake backing plate missing.

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

Slight play in Offside inner track rod joint.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 103,421 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Emissions too clean for print out.

Nearside front brake backing plate missing.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in Offside inner track rod joint.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 91,955 miles

offside rear tyre inerside damaged/cut

presenter adviced sec6.3

Pass 17 Nov 2012 81,125 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 81,125 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 78,628 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,266 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 55,712 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 55,712 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,076 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 46,075 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,631 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 35,560 miles

slight creak from front brake calipar area when brakes applied

slight squeal from parking brake

Pass 21 Dec 2007 33,236 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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YS54 XKO is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XKO, 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 XKO is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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