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AG51 GVL

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

147,221 mi
Last recorded147,221 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 GVL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 147,221 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering arm have slight play at inner fixings

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2017 147,219 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear (3.5.1g)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 147,134 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 147,116 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 21 Jul 2015 141,295 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 133,202 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 122,702 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread and wearing on inner edges

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 15 Jan 2013 120,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 115,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 109,870 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 105,608 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 100,774 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 95,420 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 88,106 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 71,997 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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AG51 GVL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2002 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,772 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 AG51 GVL, 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 24 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AG51 GVL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is AG51 GVL safe to buy?

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