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GF54 GFU

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

209,441 mi
Last recorded209,441 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 GFU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 209,441 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested 2 rear brake lines (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed fumes from engine bay (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin from engine bay (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 207,402 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front fog lamp not working

tested in wet conditions

water ingress to nearside front lamp unit

Pass 29 Dec 2023 202,726 miles

engine covers and or under trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2023 202,581 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no visible image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens badly deteriorated, no visible image given (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no visible image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens badly deteriorated, no visible image given (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers and or under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2022 201,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 198,509 miles

Tested when wet.

Both head lamps in very poor condition.

Near side front coil spring not located correctly.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Possible incorrect spring fitted to off side front, not sitting on lower rubber correctly.

Pass 31 Dec 2020 196,572 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 196,572 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 187,699 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 187,699 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 175,831 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 151,548 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 121,778 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,598 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 86,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from sump

Fail 9 Jul 2014 86,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from sump

Pass 11 Jul 2013 76,468 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 76,463 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 67,754 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal tread limit.(2.0mm)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,754 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal tread limit.(2.0mm)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 60,264 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)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 60,264 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)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,923 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 54,917 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,124 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre on limits

Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,793 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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GF54 GFU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GF54 GFU, 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 GF54 GFU registered?

GF54 GFU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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