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YY54 VCX

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

210,102 mi
Last recorded210,102 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VCX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 210,102 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 210,090 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 209,903 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 209,751 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 209,744 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 203,979 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2021 195,181 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 189,439 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 189,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 171,338 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 171,333 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Jan 2018 163,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear drive shaft outer boot leaking

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 163,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear drive shaft outer boot leaking

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2017 155,316 miles

brake pipe above rear sub-frame corroded

front brake discs lipped and worn

o/s/r parking brake effort slightly low

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 141,839 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted, unable to check belt fully

oil leak

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2015 124,407 miles

high view brake light only working @ 50 %

Pass 9 Jan 2014 117,005 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 108,854 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 96,583 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 85,509 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 71,848 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,920 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 43,471 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,856 miles

slight drag n/s hand brake

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 VCX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY54 VCX, 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 YY54 VCX registered?

YY54 VCX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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