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YY54 UJR

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

193,994 mi
Last recorded193,994 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 UJR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 193,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2022 168,550 miles

Central Front flixi pipe cover is brooken

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 168,550 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Front flixi pipe cover is brooken

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 134,508 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on edges, rear tyres worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 121,541 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured side flashers (4.4.3 (a))

unable to test tow bar electrics due to bumper in way

Fail 11 Mar 2020 121,541 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn lower cross arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing arm bush peeling away (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached both rear trailing arm pin bushings worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured side flashers (4.4.3 (a))

unable to test tow bar electrics due to bumper in way

Pass 30 Jan 2019 101,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear top suspension mount worn

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 85,234 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 85,058 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 83,106 miles

NS head lamp contains moisture

Play in NSR lower suspension joint

Pass 9 Oct 2014 77,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 71,837 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,749 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,840 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,109 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 44,630 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 44,623 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,403 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 33,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 22,627 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 13,928 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 UJR is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UJR, 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 UJR registered?

YY54 UJR is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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