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GP04 ASU

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,879 mi
Last recorded152,879 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 ASU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 152,879 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2021 147,641 miles

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

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2020 143,562 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 143,562 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 139,162 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

undertray and engine covers fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 15 Apr 2018 134,169 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2018 134,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 128,652 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 128,652 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 123,868 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 121,846 miles

both front drop link covers damaged still preventing time of test, not see rear coil spring upper section

Fail 8 May 2015 121,843 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front drop link covers damaged still preventing time of test, not see rear coil spring upper section

Pass 19 Apr 2014 105,068 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 86,346 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 72,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 42,882 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre going out of shape... n/s/f tyre going out of shape worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2009 27,637 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE ON 2MM CENTRE TREAD

PLAY IN BOTH REAR SUSPENSION TOP ARMS OUTER JOINT

Pass 21 Jan 2008 19,262 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 15,621 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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GP04 ASU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GP04 ASU, 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 GP04 ASU registered?

GP04 ASU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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