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GX54 SFY

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,683 mi
Last recorded166,683 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 SFY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 166,683 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 158,788 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 155,062 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 155,061 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 143,292 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 130,355 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 122,919 miles

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 ()

Fail 6 Aug 2020 122,919 miles

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 ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 107,690 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 98,192 miles

child seat fitted in off side rear seat

Pass 7 Aug 2017 92,544 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,010 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 85,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 7 Aug 2015 85,894 miles

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.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 82,164 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 79,153 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 76,641 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 70,825 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,192 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 Sep 2007 32,536 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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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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What year was GX54 SFY registered?

GX54 SFY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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