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GJ54 VTG

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,118 mi
Last recorded133,118 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 VTG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 133,118 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2021 131,508 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2019 126,538 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2018 119,245 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2018 119,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2017 108,802 miles

Front LICENSE PLATE CRACKED

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush AS MARKED YELLOW (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front OPAQUE LENS PATTERN OK

Fail 16 Jun 2017 108,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect CONDENSATED UP (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush AS MARKED YELLOW (2.4.G.2)

Front LICENSE PLATE CRACKED

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush AS MARKED YELLOW (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front OPAQUE LENS PATTERN OK

Pass 1 Jul 2016 100,092 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 100,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50-17 Pirelli runlats (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 92,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 92,503 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 85,597 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2014 85,587 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,094 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both the front brake discs have signs of wear and surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,746 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,465 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 58,998 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,213 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,073 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,400 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 VTG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

GJ54 VTG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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