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GP53 LXT

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

145,090 mi
Last recorded145,090 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 LXT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 145,090 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 137,407 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 128,401 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 124,565 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 123,172 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 121,451 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 116,674 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2018 112,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven on the inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2017 105,643 miles

n/s/f wishbone bushes has play

Pass 13 Feb 2016 102,665 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 98,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 98,273 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 93,610 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 88,772 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 84,636 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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 78,721 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 74,874 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 70,318 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 65,975 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 65,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 53,360 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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GP53 LXT is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GP53 LXT, 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 GP53 LXT registered?

GP53 LXT is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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