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YK54 GWJ

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

96,172 mi
Last recorded96,172 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 GWJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 96,172 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 94,354 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 92,733 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 91,011 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 89,012 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 86,204 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 83,870 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 80,717 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 77,696 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 75,084 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 69,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 66,505 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 63,416 miles

wiper blades smearing

Fail 23 Jul 2012 60,927 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,927 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 57,111 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,593 miles

nail in near side front tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,467 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,630 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 28,492 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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YK54 GWJ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YK54 GWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK54 GWJ registered?

YK54 GWJ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is YK54 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK54 GWJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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