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GK54 RYY

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,074 mi
Last recorded156,074 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 156,074 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 156,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 132,257 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 128,589 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 124,160 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet but no leak visable

vehicle has oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 124,156 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet but no leak visable

vehicle has oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 116,084 miles

front and rear brake discs rusted

headlamp lenses hazy

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2014 116,083 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

front and rear brake discs rusted

headlamp lenses hazy

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2014 116,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s pad warning sensor insecure rubbing when steering on full lock

tyre pressure mountiring system light on

Pass 15 Oct 2012 111,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 102,408 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 95,850 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 80,404 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 62,976 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 62,976 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,889 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 RYY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GK54 RYY, 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 RYY registered?

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

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