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GJZ 6293

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

110,322 mi
Last recorded110,322 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJZ 6293
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 110,322 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 108,489 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 106,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 102,990 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 99,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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 29 Jan 2018 97,756 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 97,724 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 94,167 miles

both rear brake hoses showing light cracking// no cords showing //

both rear tyres showing 3 mm and worn close to the wear band 225/55/16

Pass 29 Dec 2015 89,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 85,701 miles

both front tyres worn close to the wear band and showing 3 mm

front brake discs showing corrosion on inner disc faces and brake pads are low

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 81,334 miles

both front and rear metal brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 6 Dec 2013 81,334 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front and rear metal brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 3 Dec 2012 76,091 miles

both front to rear and both front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

both rear tyres are just legal // 2mm in middle of tread // 225/55/zr16w //

Pass 10 Nov 2011 71,022 miles

both front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

both front to rear metal brake pipes // at the rear // showing corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2010 66,710 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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GJZ 6293 is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GJZ 6293, 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 GJZ 6293 registered?

GJZ 6293 is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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