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GK54 RXY

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

225,168 mi
Last recorded225,168 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 RXY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 225,168 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 223,627 miles

All exhaust joints heavily corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens fogged up. Both with poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle mounting points corroded

Stone chip

Undertray slightly insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2025 223,615 miles

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe Clamping washer/collar missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

All exhaust joints heavily corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens fogged up. Both with poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle mounting points corroded

Stone chip

Undertray slightly insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2024 217,266 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 210,563 miles

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 204,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ns rear Os rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber is splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear chassis legs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2021 200,654 miles

Front prop shaft rubber joint is perishing

Headlamps are in poor condition

Fail 18 Jun 2021 200,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front brake pads appear low

Front prop shaft rubber joint is perishing

Headlamps are in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 198,610 miles

Headlamps are in poor condition

Ns rear shock absorber is weeping slightly

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 195,155 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 190,963 miles

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Jul 2017 187,283 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 182,090 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 177,373 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 168,692 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 155,473 miles

Front brake discs have worn thin on inner surfaces [brake check required]

Ns front tyre has worn close to limit on outer edge [225/55/16v]

Ns rear tyre has worn to 2.5mm and has a nail in the tread

Os rear tyre has worn to 2mm and has worn on inner edge

Wheel alignment will be required

Pass 21 Jun 2012 138,813 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 122,643 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

Centre stop light 12 of the 26 bulbs are not working or very dim

N/S/F Tyre is worn on outer edge

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 107,332 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 93,585 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 80,558 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,393 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 64,474 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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GK54 RXY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 GK54 RXY, 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 GK54 RXY registered?

GK54 RXY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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