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GJ54 LGK

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,270 mi
Last recorded150,270 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 LGK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 150,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 150,262 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 138,024 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Nov 2023 133,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

Pass 15 Nov 2022 129,164 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 123,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 117,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 7 Nov 2019 111,382 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2019 111,378 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 106,212 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding/greased

Fail 5 Nov 2018 106,206 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 9 Nov 2017 101,029 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 96,601 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear/greased

Pass 6 Nov 2015 91,720 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 87,366 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 79,440 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 70,942 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,765 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 63,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 56,797 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 46,899 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,851 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 22,928 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,081 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 LGK is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LGK, 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 LGK registered?

GJ54 LGK is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is GJ54 LGK safe to buy?

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