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G5 PEK

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,323 mi
Last recorded67,323 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 PEK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 67,323 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 67,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 62,658 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 62,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 55,748 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 52,087 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 48,203 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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G5 PEK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 G5 PEK, 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 G5 PEK registered?

G5 PEK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is G5 PEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 PEK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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