MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Centre exhaust bracket broken/corroded away
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges 225/55/16 95w Pirelli (4.1.E.1)
Offside front headlight deteriorated slightly
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm + cracked 225/55/16 95w Michelin (4.1.E.1)
Rear fuel pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Centre exhaust bracket broken/corroded away
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges 225/55/16 95w Pirelli (4.1.E.1)
Offside front headlight deteriorated slightly
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm + cracked 225/55/16 95w Michelin (4.1.E.1)
Rear fuel pipes starting to corrode
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3000 miles remain (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs worn + lipped (3.5.1i)
Handbrake effort poor
Nearside Front Crakced inner sidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre cracked all over
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles remain (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear metal brake pipes started to corrode (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear Lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both starting to turn white (1.4.A.2f)
Slight leak to rear diff
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear tyre on outer side wall has a deep cut but not down to cords/ply
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leaks
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear tyre on outer side wall has a deep cut but not down to cords/ply
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leaks
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front wiper blades not very effective
Offside rear tyre going bald on inner and outer edges
Oil leak/s
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front wiper blades not very effective
Offside rear tyre going bald on inner and outer edges
Oil leak/s
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Slight movement in both rear anti roll bar links
both front exhaust flexi pipes starting to blow
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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GU02 ZTW is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 ZTW, 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 ZTW is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 18 April 2002.
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