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GL02 XPR

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,439 mi
Last recorded172,439 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 172,439 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 157,878 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 157,590 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 138,913 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2014 124,789 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 124,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 107,581 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Feb 2013 107,580 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Jan 2012 89,126 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 72,817 miles

n/s/f road wheel slight damaged. o/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall. n/s/r tyre has slight cut on sidewall

Fail 20 Jan 2011 72,817 miles

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

n/s/f road wheel slight damaged. o/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall. n/s/r tyre has slight cut on sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2010 66,745 miles

damage to offside front and nearside rear tyres innerwall . engine covers and uner vehicle covers

Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,743 miles

covers fitted to top engine . sump/centre a\nd sides under vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2008 58,301 miles

large covers top engine . sump/centre and sides under vehicle . [SRONG ADVISORY]front brake pads excess low rear getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2007 51,424 miles

large sump and gearbox covers fitted †front brake pads low †offside rear link arm joint worn †

Pass 1 Feb 2006 45,166 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 45,111 miles

Offside & Nearside Front tyres worn on outer edges

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 XPR is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GL02 XPR, 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 GL02 XPR registered?

GL02 XPR is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 6 August 2002.

Is GL02 XPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL02 XPR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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