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HW54 GGK

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,466 mi
Last recorded157,466 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 GGK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2025 157,466 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front backing plate loose

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 143,936 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper front arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 143,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper front arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 135,347 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 134,982 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 127,268 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 121,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 121,226 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (straight one) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 111,922 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 111,922 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 103,011 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 91,015 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 89,450 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 73,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated (surface cracking on side wall)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 73,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated (surface cracking on side wall)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 67,312 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,406 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,944 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 57,941 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,357 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 48,752 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,870 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,100 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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HW54 GGK is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HW54 GGK, 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 HW54 GGK registered?

HW54 GGK is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is HW54 GGK safe to buy?

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