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GX54 YAO

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,527 mi
Last recorded136,527 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 YAO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 136,527 miles

Handbrake travel high but has reserve

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

T.P.M.S light illuminated

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Sep 2019 140,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

T.P.M.S light illuminated

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 28 Aug 2019 140,200 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

T.P.M.S light illuminated

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Sep 2018 143,893 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 138,556 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 145,338 miles

eml on

Fail 24 Aug 2016 145,338 miles

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

eml on

Pass 10 Sep 2015 164,840 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 158,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 149,213 miles

front brake disks corroded on edges

Fail 21 Oct 2013 149,412 miles

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

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

front brake disks corroded on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2012 137,847 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 125,964 miles

both rear tyres nearly on the legal limit

n/s/f front inner wheel rim damaged slightly

tyre pressure monitor light on no objects found in tyres pressures all ok advise to get checked

Fail 14 Oct 2011 125,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres nearly on the legal limit

n/s/f front inner wheel rim damaged slightly

tyre pressure monitor light on no objects found in tyres pressures all ok advise to get checked

Pass 13 Oct 2010 114,833 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 104,122 miles

exhaust emissions too low for gas analyser to read 0.02 1/m

some wear in front discs

Pass 17 Oct 2008 93,423 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 76,969 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 YAO is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YAO, 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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What year was GX54 YAO registered?

GX54 YAO is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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