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GJ02 WFU

2002 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,921 mi
Last recorded122,921 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 WFU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 122,921 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 122,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 119,860 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 114,648 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 106,720 miles

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

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

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

front flexible joints on front exhaust downpipe have a slight blow, they've been repaired for mot test but will require changing in the near future!

Fail 19 Mar 2014 106,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 88,311 miles

air bag light on

Fail 28 Feb 2013 88,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,394 miles

front fog lamps do not work

front washers poor, just up to mot standard

rear washer does not work

Fail 29 Feb 2012 77,371 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s front wheel is different from the others

Pass 3 Feb 2011 65,988 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 54,688 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,688 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 46,976 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 45,411 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 45,411 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GJ02 WFU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GJ02 WFU, 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 GJ02 WFU registered?

GJ02 WFU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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