MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
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
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
Offside Front tyre worn on edge
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
nearside front tyre worn on edge
Both front tyres wearing inside edges
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
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside handbake application noisey
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
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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