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EY02 GJO

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

220,301 mi
Last recorded220,301 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 GJO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 220,301 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 207,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2015 207,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 194,640 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 176,466 miles

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)

rear dyferential oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 165,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 155,109 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 140,761 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 124,742 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 106,367 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 96,188 miles

OIL LEAK FROM TURBO ?

Pass 28 Jul 2006 82,335 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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EY02 GJO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EY02 GJO, 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 EY02 GJO registered?

EY02 GJO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is EY02 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY02 GJO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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