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GY54 HBJ

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,424 mi
Last recorded163,424 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 HBJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 163,424 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 159,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 159,809 miles

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 154,935 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 154,935 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 154,735 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 138,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 138,072 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 133,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 133,131 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 127,912 miles

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 127,912 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 122,670 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 119,942 miles

object on mirror

off sidxe rear brake pipe at flex slight rusting

screen small chips centre

slight exhaust blow front pipe

Fail 8 Feb 2011 119,942 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 117,324 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 114,459 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 114,459 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 107,192 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 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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What year was GY54 HBJ registered?

GY54 HBJ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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