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GJ54 FOA

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

181,355 mi
Last recorded181,355 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 FOA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 181,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 163,340 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 163,294 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom rear bush, wheel has excessive lean (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear differential has slight oil leak

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 18 Jun 2015 147,686 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 132,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 27 Jun 2014 132,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 20 Jun 2013 116,392 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 95,342 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 74,640 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 54,063 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,593 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,248 miles

rear windscreen wash not working

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 FOA is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FOA, 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 GJ54 FOA registered?

GJ54 FOA is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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