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GY54 JVC

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,042 mi
Last recorded124,042 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 JVC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Nov 2017 124,042 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 119,237 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 107,885 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 96,821 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 87,121 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 78,124 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,661 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,988 miles

front pads look low

Pass 9 Sep 2008 50,991 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,537 miles

front and rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 23 Jan 2007 36,426 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 JVC is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GY54 JVC, 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 JVC registered?

GY54 JVC is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is GY54 JVC safe to buy?

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