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GK54 UMU

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,271 mi
Last recorded144,271 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 UMU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 144,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 135,456 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 135,456 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)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2016 129,294 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2016 129,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 123,997 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Feb 2015 123,997 miles

n/s front tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Feb 2014 119,920 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 115,928 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 110,203 miles

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

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

washers poor

Fail 31 May 2012 110,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

washers poor

Pass 13 May 2011 105,944 miles

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

o/s/f tyre is perished with age

Pass 11 Feb 2010 93,040 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 93,021 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 93,021 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2007 87,627 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 87,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads worn low Front bonett does not lock corectly on the off side.

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 UMU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UMU, 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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GK54 UMU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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