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EJ52 GXU

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,152 mi
Last recorded148,152 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 GXU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 148,152 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 May 2019 148,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 137,586 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 137,498 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter split Both (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 123,864 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 123,864 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 112,742 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 79,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 106,396 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 101,759 miles

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

front exhaust pipe bracket perished

Pass 15 Jul 2013 98,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting at gearbox incomplete due to corrosion, but system IS adequately supported

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 98,430 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting at gearbox incomplete due to corrosion, but system IS adequately supported

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 93,590 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 86,829 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front unevenly worn tyre wear low.

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 78,419 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 73,371 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,156 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 62,154 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 52,365 miles

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

o/s front wheel arch liner front trim under front bumper damaged.

Fail 11 Jan 2008 52,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s front wheel arch liner front trim under front bumper damaged.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 40,661 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 29,871 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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EJ52 GXU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EJ52 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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What year was EJ52 GXU registered?

EJ52 GXU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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