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GN02 YOA

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

255,268 mi
Last recorded255,268 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 YOA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2024 255,268 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 253,044 miles

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))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 252,995 miles

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 245,600 miles

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 235,962 miles

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))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 235,962 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 230,138 miles

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))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 230,137 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 215,773 miles

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))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 215,769 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 199,668 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 184,261 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 184,261 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 169,163 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 169,162 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 155,174 miles

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)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 155,105 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 140,077 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 129,769 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 116,673 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 116,672 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 103,705 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 103,704 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 91,656 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 77,002 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 55,615 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 49,909 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 35,740 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 35,740 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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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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