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GF54 UOH

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,540 mi
Last recorded130,540 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 UOH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 130,540 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

slight play in steering arms in ball joint

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2014 123,734 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

off side front headlight deterioated

Pass 14 Oct 2013 117,511 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 117,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front pads thin

nearside front tyre worn on edges and cracking

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and cracking

offside rear tyre worn close to minimum limit of 1.6 mm (2mm)

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 112,959 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 112,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 103,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 103,795 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 93,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

restricted view of underbody

Pass 2 Sep 2009 79,750 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 63,666 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 52,503 miles

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

front and rear brake pads approx 90% worn.

Fail 5 Oct 2007 52,503 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake pads approx 90% worn.

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 UOH is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UOH, 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 UOH registered?

GF54 UOH is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is GF54 UOH safe to buy?

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