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GP51 DFU

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,209 mi
Last recorded147,209 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 DFU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 147,209 miles

Engine management light staying on

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 13 Nov 2015 142,916 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 138,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside rear brake pipe corroied but greased

offside front tyre outer sidewall perishing

offside rear brake pipe slight corriosion on bend but greased

small chip in screen

Pass 12 Sep 2013 133,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 133,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 125,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 125,580 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 114,700 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise park brake low effort n/s rear

Pass 3 Oct 2011 114,700 miles

advise park brake low effort n/s rear

Pass 30 Sep 2010 101,260 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 91,468 miles

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

off side front door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2008 81,740 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 74,184 miles

front brake pads worn

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 3 Oct 2006 63,889 miles

offside front tyre has damaged sidewall

Fail 3 Oct 2006 63,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre has damaged sidewall

Pass 28 Dec 2005 56,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child fitted n/s rear.

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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GP51 DFU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP51 DFU, 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 GP51 DFU registered?

GP51 DFU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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