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GK53 LXT

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

229,871 mi
Last recorded229,871 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 LXT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 229,871 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 219,351 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 219,348 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S/R ABOVE DRIVE SHAFT (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working O/S (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/R ABOVE DRIVE SHAFT (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR >>> NEW ADVISED WITH STATIC PIPES (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 210,417 miles

Both headlamp lens deteriorated and effecting beam image

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 199,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 199,873 miles

Offside Front 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 Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 188,111 miles

Both front headlamps upper fixings are damaged, but not effecting headlight security, pattern or image.

NSR tyre has a very large split on the inner wall, no cords visable at time of test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres are featherd on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2013 177,299 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 177,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 168,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 156,660 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front discs low

nearside front wheel rim dented

rear discs low

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

slight play steering rack

Fail 13 Jun 2011 156,660 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front discs low

nearside front wheel rim dented

rear discs low

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

slight play steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2010 133,170 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 133,170 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 104,844 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 76,872 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 50,554 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 42,563 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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GK53 LXT is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GK53 LXT, 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 GK53 LXT registered?

GK53 LXT is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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