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YU04 CCY

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,309 mi
Last recorded81,309 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 CCY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 81,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 78,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 78,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 75,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 72,899 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 72,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 71,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 67,637 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 67,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 63,950 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 60,894 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 56,613 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,203 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 45,521 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,186 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,990 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,018 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,380 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,185 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,484 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,921 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 14,678 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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YU04 CCY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YU04 CCY, 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 YU04 CCY registered?

YU04 CCY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is YU04 CCY safe to buy?

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