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GF02 SOH

2002 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

209,108 mi
Last recorded209,108 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 SOH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 209,108 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 198,306 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 198,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 187,520 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

rear sub frame bushes perished

Fail 11 Jul 2017 187,515 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint front rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

rear sub frame bushes perished

Pass 20 Jun 2016 169,766 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 169,759 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 151,865 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 134,578 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 119,627 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 21 Jun 2013 119,267 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 10 Aug 2012 108,216 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 108,216 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 95,961 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 95,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre low in pressure

Pass 29 Jun 2010 87,052 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 85,097 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 81,976 miles

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

nearside handbake application noisey

Pass 23 May 2007 65,290 miles

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

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

rear brake pads worn

Pass 24 May 2006 51,201 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 SOH is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SOH, 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 SOH is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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