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GJ54 NRL

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,297 mi
Last recorded81,297 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 NRL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 81,297 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 81,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 79,629 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 126,450 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 123,926 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 75,629 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 120,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 120,789 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 117,996 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 117,996 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 114,960 miles

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 110,971 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 14 Nov 2016 110,971 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 21 Sep 2015 66,125 miles

3RD Brake light not working.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 102,086 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 102,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 93,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 93,794 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant light flashing on dashboard

EML is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 84,423 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 84,422 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2011 75,531 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 60,439 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 43,241 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 23,320 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 NRL is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NRL, 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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GJ54 NRL is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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