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YW04 FPP

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,019 mi
Last recorded135,019 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 FPP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 135,019 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 127,707 miles

Nearside Mirror glass missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 127,485 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror glass missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 117,419 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked yellow. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 116,916 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)

Oil leak ()

Sill covers fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 111,243 miles

Oil Leak.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner wall.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 101,884 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 98,088 miles

warning light on dash

Pass 23 Dec 2011 92,716 miles

air bag light on

engine light on

service light on

Pass 1 Dec 2010 85,355 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 85,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 3 Dec 2009 74,578 miles

both front discs lipped

both rear discs lipped

Fail 3 Dec 2009 74,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front discs lipped

both rear discs lipped

Pass 13 Oct 2008 54,423 miles

Both front tyres have wear on outer tread. Advise swap to rear & tracking.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 62,914 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 53,299 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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YW04 FPP is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YW04 FPP, 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 FPP registered?

YW04 FPP is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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