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YU54 YLO

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

212,499 mi
Last recorded212,499 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 YLO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 212,499 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 212,499 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 210,318 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 210,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 207,554 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 203,615 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 198,433 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 192,843 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 186,784 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 179,671 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 172,591 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 172,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 165,440 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 165,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 159,607 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 136,698 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 126,447 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 123,337 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 112,071 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 94,487 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 82,699 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 62,699 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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YU54 YLO is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YU54 YLO, 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 YLO registered?

YU54 YLO is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YU54 YLO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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