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GJ02 YNO

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,445 mi
Last recorded152,445 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 152,445 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 152,444 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail Linkarm worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to fail Suspension arm joint worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 138,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 138,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 129,417 miles

Front both headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2017 129,409 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front both headlight lenses deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 120,564 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

plastic trim partly covering lower sills

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Sep 2015 111,386 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2014 98,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/rear sill lip corroding.

outer sills cover with plastic trim.

slight oil leak.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 86,595 miles

Front Tyres Wearing Inner Edges

Handbrake Poor

N/S/R Wheel Rim Slightly Distorted

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Pass 10 Oct 2012 81,578 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

stone chips front windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2011 76,684 miles

Both Front Anti-Roll Bar Upper Ball Joint Gaitors Split

Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,058 miles

front anti roll bar link gaitors split

Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,420 miles

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

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

both front antiroll bar link gaitors split

Pass 7 Aug 2008 55,180 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 44,554 miles

Front and rear brake pads very low

Pass 28 Oct 2006 37,880 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 31,723 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 31,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 YNO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ02 YNO registered?

GJ02 YNO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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