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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
undertray fitted not allowing full inspection
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front badly worn on edge. 245/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre seat belt also not checked ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre seat belt also not checked ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm left. 245/45x17 RF (5.2.3 (e))
child seat fitted in off side rear seat
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% intermittent (1.1.A.3b)
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
offside side repeater slightly deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
advise nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
advise nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
Cut in O/S/F tyre cords not showing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front tyres starting to wear on edges
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Cut in O/S/F tyre but cords not showing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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GX54 SFY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 GX54 SFY, 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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GX54 SFY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 2004.
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