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GR53 CHH

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

184,087 mi
Last recorded184,087 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 CHH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 184,087 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 176,081 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 167,256 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 167,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 158,034 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 155,195 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 146,423 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 140,596 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 132,251 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 125,166 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 117,205 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 110,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 110,897 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 104,595 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 97,674 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 87,966 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 75,648 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 13 Jan 2009 63,122 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 55,305 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 45,132 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)

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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GR53 CHH 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 90%.

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 GR53 CHH, 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 GR53 CHH registered?

GR53 CHH is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 9 February 2004.

Is GR53 CHH safe to buy?

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