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GY04 GUE

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,998 mi
Last recorded86,998 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 GUE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,998 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 82,118 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

engine management light on

Fail 19 Feb 2018 82,118 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

engine management light on

Pass 2 May 2017 74,903 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,097 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 64,097 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2014 50,287 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 50,287 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 48,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,964 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,424 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,100 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,342 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,103 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 31,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2008 24,703 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 24,703 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 21,551 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,551 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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GY04 GUE is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY04 GUE, 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 GY04 GUE registered?

GY04 GUE is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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