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GD02 XJC

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

254,301 mi
Last recorded254,301 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 XJC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 254,301 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 246,423 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 240,160 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 233,575 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 221,057 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 211,776 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 197,884 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre rear brake light not working

front brake discs pitted on edges

front exhaust joint corroded & clamp mounting broken

nearside rear tyre 3mm & has small cuts on inner edge

offside rear tyre has large cuts on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2013 197,884 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre rear brake light not working

front brake discs pitted on edges

front exhaust joint corroded & clamp mounting broken

nearside rear tyre 3mm & has small cuts on inner edge

offside rear tyre has large cuts on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2012 183,499 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2012 183,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 171,193 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 171,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 151,799 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 132,488 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 132,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 112,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 27 Apr 2007 91,702 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 91,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/rear tyre very near limits.

Pass 12 May 2006 70,924 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

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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GD02 XJC is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD02 XJC, 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 GD02 XJC registered?

GD02 XJC is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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