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EP02 GHD

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

220,295 mi
Last recorded220,295 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP02 GHD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 220,295 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 219,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 203,798 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 203,787 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 203,756 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced os low (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 187,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 172,501 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 172,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 160,044 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front exharst clamp rusted through

small amount of play in n/s/r link rod

Fail 24 Jul 2013 160,043 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front exharst clamp rusted through

small amount of play in n/s/r link rod

Pass 25 Jul 2012 149,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 19 Jul 2011 135,432 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 19 Jul 2011 135,432 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Jul 2010 119,597 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 119,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 105,605 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 87,912 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 71,790 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 52,447 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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EP02 GHD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EP02 GHD, 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 EP02 GHD registered?

EP02 GHD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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