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BL54 GNN

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

129,323 mi
Last recorded129,323 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 GNN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 129,323 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 125,405 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 125,405 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 123,517 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 121,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 119,832 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 109,399 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 100,875 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 95,818 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,898 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,915 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,288 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 25 Jun 2013 77,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 72,615 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 67,970 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 64,003 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 7 Jan 2009 59,950 miles

undershields fitted front to rear

Pass 27 Dec 2007 45,791 miles

offside front tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

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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BL54 GNN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 108,598 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 BL54 GNN, 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 21 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 BL54 GNN registered?

BL54 GNN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is BL54 GNN safe to buy?

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