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YU05 YYZ

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,362 mi
Last recorded102,362 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 YYZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2016 102,362 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 887,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,573 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 19,527 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 96 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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YU05 YYZ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YU05 YYZ, 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 YU05 YYZ registered?

YU05 YYZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is YU05 YYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 YYZ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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