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GU52 BYL

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,419 mi
Last recorded152,419 miles
Recorded on31 May 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 BYL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2021 152,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 146,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 146,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 136,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded.both outer sills covered

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 129,946 miles

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

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded and both outer sills covered

Fail 26 Sep 2017 129,940 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded and both outer sills covered

Offside Rear tyre has impact damage to outer sidewall

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears worn inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 122,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2016 122,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 116,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 108,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 100,360 miles

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

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 13 Sep 2012 91,214 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 91,214 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 80,439 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 72,209 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,491 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,489 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 49,450 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n\s washer jet inop

Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,543 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,781 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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GU52 BYL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GU52 BYL, 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 GU52 BYL registered?

GU52 BYL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is GU52 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 BYL shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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