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GJ02 XET

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,397 mi
Last recorded150,397 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 XET
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 150,397 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 146,305 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 139,592 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 139,592 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 127,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wearing on the inside

Fail 16 Nov 2016 127,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wearing on the inside

Pass 14 Oct 2015 117,010 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2015 117,010 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 109,635 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 101,205 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 92,552 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 84,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 79,138 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 76,697 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 73,482 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 70,266 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 65,870 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 XET is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XET, 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 XET registered?

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

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