MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
255,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected boot split (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front wiper blade split on the edges
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45R17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45R17 (4.1.E.1)
oil level on min
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wiper blade split on the edges
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45R17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45R17 (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
oil level on min
Both rear lower suspension joints have slight play
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Both rear lower suspension joints have slight play
Brake wear warning light on in dash
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front brake wear wire broken
Rear Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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GN02 YOA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 GN02 YOA, 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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GN02 YOA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 2002.
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