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GU54 FYV

2004 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,883 mi
Last recorded109,883 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 FYV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 109,883 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 106,509 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 104,692 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 103,366 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 96,912 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 89,427 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,441 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 73,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside front tyre

offside inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2015 65,110 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 56,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from gearbox sump pan

Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,912 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from gearbox sump pan

Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,933 miles

ADVICE brake pad wearing sensor indicate fault on dash

ADVICE nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,629 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 38,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 29,813 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre pressure low (reinflated to 2.2bar). Puncture warning light on.

Pass 21 May 2009 28,074 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,743 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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GU54 FYV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GU54 FYV, 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

How do I check the history of GU54 FYV?

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What year was GU54 FYV registered?

GU54 FYV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is GU54 FYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU54 FYV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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