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GY54 GDE

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,540 mi
Last recorded104,540 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 GDE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 104,540 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 96,715 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 96,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 91,030 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 91,030 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,948 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 78,194 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 78,164 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,748 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 70,748 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 61,494 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 54,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,995 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,975 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,751 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,510 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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GY54 GDE is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GY54 GDE, 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 GY54 GDE registered?

GY54 GDE is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is GY54 GDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY54 GDE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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