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GP04 RXJ

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

130,270 mi
Last recorded130,270 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 130,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 126,068 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 126,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2021 190,206 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 111,375 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 158,904 miles

both rear tyres getting close to wear bands required soon

Pass 16 Jun 2018 137,726 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 119,967 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 107,756 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rears (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush 0ffside rear lower wish bone pin and bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 66,794 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge where marked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front most arm outer ball joint (where marked) (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit limit = 1.6 mm 1.8 mm time of test (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush 0ffside rear lower wish bone pin and bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 61,863 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 61,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 59,964 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration inner front brake discs (replace at next pad change).

stone chips front windscreen.

wiper blades noisy across windscreen.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,321 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration inner front brake discs.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,381 miles

corrosion and wear all brake discs.

front tyres wearing low both edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 52,151 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 49,830 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,992 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion and wear both front brake discs inner.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 30,233 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 RXJ 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 85%.

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 RXJ, 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 RXJ registered?

GP04 RXJ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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