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AY52 GXU

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,593 mi
Last recorded139,593 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 GXU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 139,593 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 139,193 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 134,457 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 133,168 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 125,703 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 109,112 miles

front brake discs rusting

lower effort on offside park brake

Pass 4 Apr 2011 100,308 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 100,308 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

diffuculty checking centre and nsr seatbelts due to child seat fitted

surface rust rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Apr 2010 92,368 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 82,627 miles

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

both sides front tires devoid of edges. nails evident in n/s/rear tire.wiper blades starting to wear.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 71,726 miles

a.both front push strut bushes slightly worn

a.rear pads very low and discs lipped

a.slight play in rack body

Fail 24 Apr 2008 71,726 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

a.both front push strut bushes slightly worn

a.both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges/side walls

a.rear pads very low and discs lipped

a.slight play in rack body

Fail 25 Jul 2007 64,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing thin on inside edges 255/40/y17

Pass 25 Jul 2007 64,186 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin on inside edges 255/40/y17

Pass 4 Sep 2006 56,770 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 56,735 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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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AY52 GXU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AY52 GXU, 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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AY52 GXU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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