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YT54 UTE

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

150,194 mi
Last recorded150,194 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 UTE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 150,194 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 147,165 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 147,164 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel pedal to floor (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel brake effort poor effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel pedal to floor (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexible brake pipe to abs unit to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners offside/nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 145,453 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges treads cracking /cuts 235/55-16 94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges treads cracking /cuts 235/55-16 94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 145,453 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts faded lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges treads cracking /cuts 235/55-16 94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges treads cracking /cuts 235/55-16 94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 143,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 141,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured but not effecting beam patern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured but not effecting beam patern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 140,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output uv deterioration (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output uv deterioration (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 136,570 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 131,039 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 17 Jul 2017 125,162 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jul 2016 118,591 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 111,160 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 103,844 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2013 96,579 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 87,473 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 78,489 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 69,250 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 59,069 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,535 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,686 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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YT54 UTE is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 YT54 UTE, 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 YT54 UTE registered?

YT54 UTE is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is YT54 UTE safe to buy?

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