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BK02 GAX

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,463 mi
Last recorded149,463 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 GAX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 149,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 145,541 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 140,612 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust shield insecure at rear

Fail 2 Nov 2023 140,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust shield insecure at rear

Pass 20 Oct 2022 138,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 130,986 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 130,530 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 129,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear rack end has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 128,660 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear diff weeping oil

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2018 128,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective reflector is adrift from its mountings, headlamp aim cannot be adjusted to correct height & direction (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective reflector is adrift from its mountings, headlamp aim cannot be adjusted to correct height & direction (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Rear diff weeping oil

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2017 127,667 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2016 126,516 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 125,336 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 123,693 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 122,082 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 120,373 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 120,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 118,463 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 116,328 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 113,800 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 111,548 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 98,211 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 86,816 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 84,662 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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BK02 GAX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BK02 GAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK02 GAX registered?

BK02 GAX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is BK02 GAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK02 GAX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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