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YW04 EYF

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,179 mi
Last recorded157,179 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 EYF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 157,179 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Under trays/engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 24 Oct 2020 157,109 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Under trays/engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 21 Oct 2019 151,508 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 146,156 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front under wing (1.1.11 (c))

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 30 Oct 2018 146,156 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front under wing (1.1.11 (c))

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 26 Oct 2017 141,066 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

o/s front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

o/s front tyre worn to 3mm

o/s rear tyre worn below 3mm

Fail 18 Oct 2017 140,982 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

o/s front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

o/s front tyre worn to 3mm

o/s rear tyre worn below 3mm

Pass 19 Oct 2016 137,390 miles

both front tyres worn close to 3mm

o/s rear suspension arm front bush perished

Pass 19 Oct 2015 132,933 miles

o/s to n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded closer inspection recommended

o/s under wing metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 127,616 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 127,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 224,228 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 206,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 191,218 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 8 Nov 2010 176,934 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 161,546 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 158,224 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 127,110 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)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 127,110 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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 96,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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YW04 EYF is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YW04 EYF, 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 YW04 EYF registered?

YW04 EYF is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is YW04 EYF safe to buy?

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