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VA53 GPV

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,495 mi
Last recorded162,495 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 GPV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 162,495 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 160,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to sill

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 157,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear corrosion to inner sill

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear corrosion to inner sill

Pass 10 Oct 2018 152,742 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 149,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 145,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre has cut to sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has scored outer sidewall

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 145,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre has cut to sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has scored outer sidewall

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 143,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2015 143,623 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 139,437 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 139,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 129,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 118,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jun 2012 118,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2011 103,889 miles

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

offside front tyre tread wearing close to wear indicators

unable to inspect rear seat belts, seats folded down

Fail 20 May 2011 103,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre tread wearing close to wear indicators

unable to inspect rear seat belts, seats folded down

Pass 4 Jun 2010 88,169 miles

offside park brake eficiency low

Pass 13 May 2009 68,684 miles

both front tyers worn on inside edge

Fail 7 May 2009 68,680 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both front and o/s/r tyre worn smooth on the inside edge

advise o/s /r tyre cracked in the tread

Pass 17 Mar 2008 61,884 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 55,098 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 55,098 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) DANGEROUS

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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VA53 GPV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VA53 GPV, 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 VA53 GPV registered?

VA53 GPV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is VA53 GPV safe to buy?

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