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GP54 JDZ

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

181,815 mi
Last recorded181,815 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 JDZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 181,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 171,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 157,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 148,855 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 139,564 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 130,062 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 130,035 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 119,148 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 102,797 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 93,448 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2012 88,397 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 82,297 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 75,784 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Feb 2010 75,698 miles

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

offside rear tyre just on legal limit

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2009 67,418 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2008 53,124 miles

both front brake discs are slightly corroded

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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GP54 JDZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 108,598 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 GP54 JDZ, 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 21 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GP54 JDZ registered?

GP54 JDZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 February 2005.

Is GP54 JDZ safe to buy?

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