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GN54 WTD

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,789 mi
Last recorded163,789 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 WTD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 163,789 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 163,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 163,205 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 148,102 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 148,102 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2017 152,240 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Aug 2017 152,240 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 153,231 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 153,231 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 140,722 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 140,722 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 129,728 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 113,894 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 113,814 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 104,766 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 79,722 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 79,722 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 53,610 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)

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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GN54 WTD is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GN54 WTD, 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 GN54 WTD registered?

GN54 WTD is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is GN54 WTD safe to buy?

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