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YU54 YCV

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

236,152 mi
Last recorded236,152 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 YCV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 236,152 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Oct 2014 229,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre kerb protector torn ut not down to cords

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 229,089 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre kerb protector torn ut not down to cords

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 214,635 miles

All brake pipes corroded

both front tyres wearing low

both headlamp aims weak

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

front tyres close to wheel arch liners

rear coil springs rusty

small cuts in o/s/f tyre

stonechips in windscreen

wear evident in both front suspension bushes

wear evident in rear suspension arm front bushes

Fail 17 Sep 2013 214,630 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All brake pipes corroded

both front tyres wearing low

both headlamp aims weak

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

front tyres close to wheel arch liners

minor blowing on n/s/r tailpipe & pipe to o/s box

rear coil springs rusty

small cuts in o/s/f tyre

stonechips in windscreen

wear evident in both front suspension bushes

wear evident in rear suspension arm front bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2012 198,148 miles

all brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f trim height lower than n/s

rear coil springs corroded

stonechips inwindscreen

wear evident in rear lower suspension arm bushes both sides

Pass 6 Oct 2011 178,514 miles

exhaust system not welded at front just repositioned

rear tyres different size to fronts

side wall damage to rear tyres

slight play / splits o/s lower front arm

surface rust starting on n/s front to rear brake pipe

Fail 14 Sep 2011 177,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 159,472 miles

front propshaft coupling split

front shocker dust covers damaged & incomplete

n/s/f inner sidelight not working

o/s/f lower arm front bush starting to split

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

play evident in both o/s/f lower ball joints

stone chips in wind screen

Fail 20 Oct 2010 159,472 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front propshaft coupling split

front shocker dust covers damaged & incomplete

n/s/f inner sidelight not working

o/s/f head lamp mount broken

o/s/f lower arm front bush starting to split

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

play evident in both o/s/f lower ball joints

stone chips in wind screen

Pass 23 Oct 2009 137,892 miles

exhaust leak from manifold area

n/s/f dip beam slow to come on

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Oct 2008 115,968 miles

both rear tyres low on inside edges o/s worst

hevey cracks in o/s rear exhaust mounting

radial cracks in both rear tyre side walls

Fail 15 Oct 2008 115,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres low on inside edges o/s worst

hevey cracks in o/s rear exhaust mounting

radial cracks in both rear tyre side walls

Pass 23 Oct 2007 89,250 miles

All tyres scrubbbing on edges

n/s/f dip beam definition weak & different internally to o/s.

Fail 22 Oct 2007 89,250 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

All tyres scrubbbing on edges

n/s/f dip beam definition weak & different internally to o/s.

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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YU54 YCV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YU54 YCV, 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 YU54 YCV registered?

YU54 YCV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is YU54 YCV safe to buy?

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