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GN52 RHK

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 RHK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 189,611 miles

Handbrake close to limit

Pass 12 Apr 2017 177,875 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 177,821 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged cords exposed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 209328905961 (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 160,748 miles

both rear brake hoses in poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2016 160,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joints (7.1.2)

both rear brake hoses in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2015 152,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 31 Aug 2013 151,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 139,351 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 139,351 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jun 2011 121,325 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 107,906 miles

play in n/s rear antirollbar droplink

Pass 21 Aug 2009 101,936 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 93,065 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2007 78,319 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 67,250 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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GN52 RHK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GN52 RHK, 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 GN52 RHK registered?

GN52 RHK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is GN52 RHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 RHK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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