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GL54 GUD

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

161,099 mi
Last recorded161,099 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 161,099 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 132,770 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2023 107,200 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2022 92,899 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 92,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ON-_diesel (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 89,434 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 89,434 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 85,967 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both by flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 83,302 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 83,289 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both dirty and scratched (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 78,122 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,213 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 74,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,253 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 67,313 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 64,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 64,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,563 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,329 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 56,329 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 57,932 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 57,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 45,974 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 38,611 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,210 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 30,810 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 23,137 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 GUD is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 GUD, 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 GUD registered?

GL54 GUD is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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