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GJ54 DZB

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,407 mi
Last recorded139,407 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 DZB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 31 May 2019 139,407 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 139,143 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 132,454 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,507 miles

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

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

Rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 98,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti roll bar drop link top boots damaged

chip in screen

nearside front tyre wearing edges and cut outer sidewall

offside front bottom rear ball joint slight play

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,790 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,538 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,023 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,052 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 52,465 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,376 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,578 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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GJ54 DZB is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ54 DZB, 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 GJ54 DZB registered?

GJ54 DZB is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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