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YV04 EVN

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,019 mi
Last recorded153,019 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 EVN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 153,019 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 33,691 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 125,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

re tested due to in corrcet mileage taken (tester error)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 141,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 116,304 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 107,714 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 107,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

o/s/f tyre perished and has deep splits on inner sidewall NOT showing ply/cords

Pass 27 Mar 2010 95,311 miles

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on but brake pads look ok

Fail 26 Mar 2010 95,268 miles

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

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on but brake pads look ok

centre mirror missing/not fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2009 71,371 miles

Advise air bag light on

Advise brake warning light on

Advise front number plate damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 71,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise air bag light on

Advise brake warning light on

Advise front number plate damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 57,197 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 56,607 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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YV04 EVN is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YV04 EVN, 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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What year was YV04 EVN registered?

YV04 EVN is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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