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GK54 TXB

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

175,229 mi
Last recorded175,229 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 TXB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 175,229 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2025 175,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Dec 2024 168,237 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 168,188 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 163,139 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 160,594 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 159,468 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 158,127 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 155,315 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 154,202 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 149,628 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 144,417 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 144,364 miles

Nearside 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 not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 138,016 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 129,468 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 120,876 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 114,585 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 108,513 miles

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

o/ side front tyre showing signs of age deterioration

Pass 1 Sep 2010 102,312 miles

N/S/F brake sensor wire loose. O/S/R tyre worn 3mm

Pass 4 Sep 2009 93,500 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 71,723 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,522 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 TXB is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 TXB, 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 TXB registered?

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

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