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GJ02 WFD

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,950 mi
Last recorded193,950 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 WFD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 193,950 miles

parking brake lever shows travel.

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

brake warning lamp illuminated.

front to rear metal brake pipes x2 show corrosion/pitting.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear, is worn bald at the edge and is perished/cracked.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side front tyre perished/cracked.

off side rear tyre is perished/cracked.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

Pass 9 Jul 2016 187,981 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

brake warning lamp illuminated.

front to rear metal brake pipes x2 show corrosion/pitting.

fuel tank areas show fluid contamination.

near side front brake pad wear sensor wire incomplete.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 13%.

Fail 7 Jul 2016 187,975 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

brake warning lamp illuminated.

front to rear metal brake pipes x2 show corrosion/pitting.

fuel tank areas show fluid contamination.

near side front brake pad wear sensor wire incomplete.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 13%.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 181,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp illuminated.

front to rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

Fail 8 Jul 2015 181,167 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp illuminated.

front to rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

Pass 5 Jul 2014 173,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side front to rear metal brake pipes show corrosion/pitting.

Fail 29 Jun 2013 165,347 miles

brake warning lamp illuminated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front headlamp dip beam light out put low.

near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

rear upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

under vehicle shows evidence of oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 29 Jun 2013 165,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp illuminated.

near side front headlamp dip beam light out put low.

near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

rear upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

under vehicle shows evidence of oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 151,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

evidence of exhaust leaks.

off and near side front brake discs show wear.

off side rear lower suspension arm outer bush shows play.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 131,026 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 131,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front wiper blades split

Pass 2 Jul 2010 108,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Washer bottle cap missing.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 83,767 miles

handbrake performence has just met requirements

Pass 22 Jan 2008 56,041 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 51,979 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,028 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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GJ02 WFD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ02 WFD, 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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GJ02 WFD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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