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GK54 UMT

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,629 mi
Last recorded180,629 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 UMT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 180,629 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 160,421 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 160,421 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 137,945 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 137,945 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 126,267 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 126,169 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres low on tread on inner edges

nearside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2013 111,255 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 97,001 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

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

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

engine management light is on.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,144 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 75,118 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 66,252 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 55,208 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 UMT is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK54 UMT registered?

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

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