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GL54 FKJ

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,072 mi
Last recorded160,072 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 FKJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 160,072 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 147,795 miles

Front undertray fitted obstructing the inspection of testable items

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2023 147,778 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front undertray fitted obstructing the inspection of testable items

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 144,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted obstructing the inspection of testable items

Pass 21 Apr 2021 139,952 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 139,952 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested both side (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 133,008 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 123,160 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2017 123,160 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint which goes through suspension arm and hub (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2016 116,008 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 104,817 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 99,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 99,302 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 93,851 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 93,843 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2012 87,196 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 17 May 2012 87,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Nov 2010 77,824 miles

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

Front discs worn

Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,727 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 64,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 52,875 miles

both front tyres weearing on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2008 46,249 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2007 39,894 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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GL54 FKJ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GL54 FKJ, 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 GL54 FKJ registered?

GL54 FKJ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is GL54 FKJ safe to buy?

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