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DY54 GAO

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,702 mi
Last recorded121,702 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 GAO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 121,702 miles

n/s rear wheel slight play

Fail 6 Aug 2018 121,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

n/s rear wheel slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2017 110,314 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 102,773 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn 0mm with cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers worn/offside front split/cut at end

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted obstructing view

front brake pipes greased

handbrake has long travel

Fail 14 Jan 2016 97,591 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn 0mm with cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers worn/offside front split/cut at end

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted obstructing view

front brake pipes greased

handbrake has long travel

Fail 31 Jan 2015 91,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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 31 Jan 2015 91,000 miles

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

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 31 Jan 2014 82,573 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Feb 2013 68,031 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,284 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,329 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 48,329 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,834 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 34,723 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 19,406 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)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 19,406 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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)

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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DY54 GAO is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DY54 GAO, 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 DY54 GAO registered?

DY54 GAO is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is DY54 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY54 GAO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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