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CW51 GYY

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,599 mi
Last recorded164,599 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 GYY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 164,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2018 164,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 16 May 2014 161,860 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2014 161,860 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch stiff

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 157,217 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s and n/s wiper blades worn

Pass 21 May 2012 153,959 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 149,354 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2010 138,613 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Fail 19 May 2010 138,612 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 6 May 2009 108,533 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 108,526 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 74,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2007 52,329 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 39,669 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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CW51 GYY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CW51 GYY, 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 CW51 GYY registered?

CW51 GYY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is CW51 GYY safe to buy?

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