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AX52 GDK

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,290 mi
Last recorded156,290 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 GDK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 156,290 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 149,509 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 145,069 miles

Drivers door mirror body is insecure

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

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 140,860 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 140,858 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 135,379 miles

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

front brake pads worn

Fail 30 Jan 2012 135,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 26 Jan 2011 128,067 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 122,430 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 117,391 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 111,885 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 100,613 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 100,613 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 63,302 miles

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

fault with pdc sensor(s)

parking brake performance poor

rear tyres getting low

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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AX52 GDK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AX52 GDK, 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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What year was AX52 GDK registered?

AX52 GDK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is AX52 GDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 GDK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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