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GF02 KWC

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,823 mi
Last recorded95,823 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 KWC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 95,823 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake performance limits only just met [nearside low]

Fail 9 Apr 2019 95,821 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake performance limits only just met [nearside low]

Pass 14 Apr 2018 92,560 miles

offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration [cracking/splitting]

slight wear/play in nearside rear suspension linkage

Fail 11 Apr 2018 92,560 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration [cracking/splitting]

slight wear/play in nearside rear suspension linkage

Pass 15 Apr 2017 88,792 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 88,791 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to year pipes X2 heavily corroded at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Link bracket to hub unit. Lower front. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 85,155 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 21 Apr 2016 85,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,925 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,352 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight cracking on n/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2014 78,352 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight cracking on n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,732 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 71,822 miles

both front tyres have deep cuts

Fail 16 Apr 2012 71,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have deep cuts

Pass 5 Apr 2011 68,754 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 59,825 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 57,832 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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GF02 KWC is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF02 KWC, 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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GF02 KWC is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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