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YX04 PXF

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,021 mi
Last recorded131,021 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 PXF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 131,021 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 22 Oct 2019 131,017 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 24 Oct 2018 123,012 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 115,135 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front & both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in the offside rear wishbone inner bush

Pass 26 Oct 2016 108,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in the nearside rear wishbone inner bush

Fail 26 Oct 2016 108,714 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre bald on the inner and outer edge

slight play in the nearside rear wishbone inner bush

Pass 11 Aug 2015 106,312 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust front pipe to middle section clap worn to excess

nearside rear wishbone inner bushes worn

offside rear wishbone inner bushes worn

Pass 29 Aug 2014 104,888 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 104,886 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 103,274 miles

rear pads down to 6mm

Fail 24 Jul 2013 101,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 89,551 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,820 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 54,291 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,387 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,596 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,307 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 29,910 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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YX04 PXF is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YX04 PXF, 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 YX04 PXF registered?

YX04 PXF is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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