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GJ54 YTM

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,944 mi
Last recorded161,944 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 161,944 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 161,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 146,377 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 129,025 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 113,239 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 101,822 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 101,815 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 101,224 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 101,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 91,375 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,280 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 82,280 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,605 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 63,464 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,103 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 YTM is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YTM, 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 YTM registered?

GJ54 YTM is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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