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GU54 UFN

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,414 mi
Last recorded72,414 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 UFN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 72,414 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 63,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,727 miles

Central Front Both bonnet struts weak and do not keep bonnet up.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe connecting to flexible brake hose near caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe connecting to flexible brake hose near caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe connecting to flexible brake hose near caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe connecting to flexible brake hose near caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 56,727 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Both bonnet struts weak and do not keep bonnet up.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe connecting to flexible brake hose near caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe connecting to flexible brake hose near caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe connecting to flexible brake hose near caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe connecting to flexible brake hose near caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 53,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 51,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2018 46,487 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 41,602 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 35,486 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 35,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 32,090 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on both edges

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on both edges

rear wheels incorrect

slight play in n/s/r ball joint

Fail 3 Oct 2015 32,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on both edges

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on both edges

Pass 20 Sep 2014 27,278 miles

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

front discs and pads in poor condition

o/s beam immage poor

Fail 20 Sep 2014 27,278 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs and pads in poor condition

o/s beam immage poor

Pass 21 Sep 2013 22,766 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s headlamp image slightly hazy

Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 15,695 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 15,679 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 12,500 miles

both rear tyre inner edges worn to limit

offside rear tyre perished slightly

tyre puncture warning on

Pass 1 Sep 2009 10,394 miles

front tyres and n/s/r tyre on legal limit ,o/s/r tyre close to limits, tyres perished

wipers could be better

Pass 1 Sep 2008 8,597 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2007 6,340 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

check parking brake sytem,long travel on lever

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 UFN is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UFN, 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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GU54 UFN is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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