MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside mirror glass slightly damaged
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under Trays Fitted
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under Trays Fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
object on mirror
off sidxe rear brake pipe at flex slight rusting
screen small chips centre
slight exhaust blow front pipe
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
object on mirror
off sidxe rear brake pipe at flex slight rusting
screen small chips centre
slight exhaust blow front pipe
Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres cut
can't check master cylinder and servo fully fitted under covers
can't check sills fully kit fitted
engine and underbody covers fitted
slight travel on handbrake
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
can't check brake fluid level master cylinder or servo under cover
can't check sills fully kit fitted
engine and underbody covers fitted
slight travel on handbrake
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
can't check brake fluid level master cylinder or servo under cover
can't check sills fully kit fitted
engine and underbody covers fitted
slight travel on handbrake
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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GY54 HBJ 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 GY54 HBJ, 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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GY54 HBJ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2004.
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