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GF54 KJX

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,585 mi
Last recorded66,585 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 KJX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 66,585 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2025 60,523 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 59,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation with in the unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Apr 2023 59,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/r16 99w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation with in the unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2021 58,320 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit and outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 58,286 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit and outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 57,314 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 55,293 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 55,293 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 51,712 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 51,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also perished & cracked along tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2015 44,503 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 44,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 39,171 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,102 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 30,221 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 27,774 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,547 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 22,041 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 KJX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KJX, 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 GF54 KJX registered?

GF54 KJX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 4 November 2004.

Is GF54 KJX safe to buy?

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