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GF02 WNK

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,033 mi
Last recorded160,033 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 WNK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 160,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 151,229 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 144,857 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 144,826 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop/link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge 205/65/15

Pass 4 Nov 2015 137,881 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 137,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 133,038 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre low on outer side

Pass 24 Oct 2013 129,014 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

horn slightly quiet

Pass 29 Oct 2012 125,985 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 122,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 118,507 miles

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

centre exhaust system has slight blow from flexi pipe

Pass 13 Oct 2009 113,933 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 110,507 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 106,570 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 106,570 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 102,060 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 102,023 miles

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

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

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 WNK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GF02 WNK, 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 GF02 WNK registered?

GF02 WNK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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