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GL54 UAJ

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,946 mi
Last recorded136,946 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 UAJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 136,946 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 133,749 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 12,844 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 123,556 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 123,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 116,940 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 106,150 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 104,170 miles

2 front tyres worn outer edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2018 104,170 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

2 front tyres worn outer edges

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

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

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 100,914 miles

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

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 96,903 miles

corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 1 Feb 2016 96,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 23 Dec 2014 83,857 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear to inner edges

rear brake pads low

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Jan 2014 74,615 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 69,443 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,940 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,737 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,364 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 42,406 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 30,162 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 30,147 miles

Air bag light on.

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 UAJ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GL54 UAJ, 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 UAJ registered?

GL54 UAJ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is GL54 UAJ safe to buy?

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