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GN54 YEY

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,359 mi
Last recorded77,359 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 YEY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 75,507 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 75,507 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 73,027 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 71,730 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 69,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,470 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)

condensation in front headlamps

Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,326 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 51,326 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,531 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread low on edges.

Offside front tyre tread low on edges.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 44,531 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre tread low on edges.

Offside front tyre tread low on edges.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,195 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 Jan 2009 29,129 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,755 miles

Front discs have a wear lip

o/s washer poor

Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,910 miles

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

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 YEY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN54 YEY, 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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GN54 YEY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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