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YY54 EZT

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

289,077 mi
Last recorded289,077 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 EZT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2018 289,077 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all over (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 273,357 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 258,655 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 228,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 117,944 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 108,012 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 89,612 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 80,408 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 68,774 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 18 Nov 2008 57,601 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 45,092 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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YY54 EZT is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YY54 EZT, 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 YY54 EZT registered?

YY54 EZT is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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