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YX54 KWG

2004 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,330 mi
Last recorded132,330 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 KWG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 132,330 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low

oil leak around engine

Fail 9 Sep 2021 132,330 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads starting to get low

oil leak around engine

Pass 21 Sep 2020 127,250 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 127,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi chaulked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi chaulked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 116,827 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

rear brake pipes greased

rear flexi hoses poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2019 116,787 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear flexey hoses cracking

middle exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2018 97,962 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,268 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 69,407 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced frosted (1.7.5a)

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

engine trays fitted in engine bay

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Sep 2016 69,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced frosted (1.7.5a)

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

engine trays fitted in engine bay

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,947 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 66,932 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 64,602 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 62,588 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 60,621 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 58,607 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 56,539 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,236 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,040 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,398 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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YX54 KWG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX54 KWG, 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 YX54 KWG registered?

YX54 KWG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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