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GJ04 NFG

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,574 mi
Last recorded126,574 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 NFG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 126,574 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 124,058 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 113,335 miles

Advise n /s/r tyre on wear bars

Advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 May 2015 102,521 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2015 102,520 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 92,683 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 79,749 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 79,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 79,104 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tyre pressure warning light staying on.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 55,245 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,474 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,430 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 36,739 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,014 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GJ04 NFG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 GJ04 NFG, 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

How do I check the history of GJ04 NFG?

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What year was GJ04 NFG registered?

GJ04 NFG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2004.

Is GJ04 NFG safe to buy?

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