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GL02 KNJ

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,328 mi
Last recorded151,328 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 KNJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 151,328 miles

slight damage to both outer sills

Fail 21 May 2012 150,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

slight damage to both outer sills

Pass 8 Jun 2011 132,645 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 110,542 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 110,540 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 102,353 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 101,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 92,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn on inner edge,o/s rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 3 Sep 2007 79,369 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 79,369 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 67,908 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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GL02 KNJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GL02 KNJ, 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 GL02 KNJ registered?

GL02 KNJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is GL02 KNJ safe to buy?

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