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GD02 YHZ

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,898 mi
Last recorded168,898 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 YHZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 168,898 miles

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

Rear HEAT SHIELD RUBBING ON PROPSHAFT NOW SECURED WITH CABLE TIES

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both low and not locking (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 168,898 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear HEAT SHIELD RUBBING ON PROPSHAFT NOW SECURED WITH CABLE TIES

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both low and not locking (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 160,725 miles

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PARK (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 150,638 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 150,638 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 141,030 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 133,576 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear park brake only just a pass at 16%

Pass 23 Oct 2014 123,628 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 123,628 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

rear heat sheild insacure

Pass 22 Nov 2013 121,161 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 121,161 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 115,601 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 105,688 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2010 97,055 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 90,452 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 83,520 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 75,053 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 63,247 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 53,050 miles

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

rear plate fading

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 YHZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YHZ, 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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GD02 YHZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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