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GU02 VFC

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,628 mi
Last recorded139,628 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 VFC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 139,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe leaking, requires rectification work (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded slight ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

upper and lower engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Nov 2017 139,595 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not functioning and also loose inside headlamp unit (1.8)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded slight ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe leaking, requires rectification work (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

upper and lower engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2016 130,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear end section (3.6.B.2c)

Rear one rubber mounting is not secured

Pass 6 Nov 2015 121,317 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush upper arm has slight play (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2014 115,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2014 115,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 109,899 miles

Bonnet secondary lock stiff

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 109,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Bonnet secondary lock stiff

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 99,637 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 99,637 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 93,659 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 86,181 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 86,176 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 71,706 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 71,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,085 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 53,919 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 49,236 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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GU02 VFC is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU02 VFC, 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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GU02 VFC is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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