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GJ04 YYM

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,144 mi
Last recorded133,144 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 YYM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 133,144 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 130,392 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 128,572 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr and osr inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 126,722 miles

Handbrake near fail 16%

Pass 16 Aug 2021 125,283 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 125,225 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 123,756 miles

Handbrake Efficiency Poor, Requires Adjustment

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 120,287 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 116,649 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 110,569 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 107,038 miles

Rear roll bar linkage has slight play aswell as offside front roll bar link

Pass 1 Apr 2015 103,709 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 100,636 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 95,256 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre below 1.6mm inner edge, raised tread

Pass 6 May 2011 76,706 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,537 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 66,537 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2009 54,599 miles

rear tyres bald inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2008 44,338 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 34,417 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 31,580 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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GJ04 YYM is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YYM, 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 GJ04 YYM registered?

GJ04 YYM is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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