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GN54 YNH

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,821 mi
Last recorded108,821 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 YNH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 108,821 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Apr 2021 102,801 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 96,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 87,607 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,990 miles

both front tyres are worn and perished

both headlight beam patterns will need attention

Pass 9 Feb 2017 85,980 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres will soon need attention

both headlights will soon need attention

Fail 7 Feb 2017 85,967 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres will soon need attention

both headlights will soon need attention

Pass 10 Feb 2016 84,981 miles

engine oil leak

front brake pads worn &on the limit

Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,630 miles

both front tyres worn

engine oil leak

front brake pads worn

Fail 11 Mar 2015 83,630 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn

engine oil leak

front brake pads worn

Pass 7 Mar 2014 82,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear lower suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside rear lower suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 5 Mar 2014 82,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear lower suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Offside rear lower suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 80,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Restraint system light active indicating fault in system

Fail 5 Mar 2012 79,119 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Restraint system light active indicating fault in system

Pass 7 Mar 2011 78,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 11 Sep 2009 68,421 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,926 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,720 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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GN54 YNH is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YNH, 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 YNH registered?

GN54 YNH is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is GN54 YNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN54 YNH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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