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GV02 LLE

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,139 mi
Last recorded180,139 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 LLE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 180,139 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 169,650 miles

front inner brake pads low not below limits at time of test.

n/s/f & n/s/r road wheels bent/dented on inside edges not to x/s a time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f front lower suspension arm inner bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres low tread on inside edges not below limits at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes very slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/r upper suspension arm outer ball joint not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 18 May 2018 169,283 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front inner brake pads low not below limits at time of test.

n/s/f & n/s/r road wheels bent/dented on inside edges not to x/s a time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f front lower suspension arm inner bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres low tread on inside edges not below limits at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes very slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/r upper suspension arm outer ball joint not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 162,689 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 152,954 miles

Corrosion to fuel pipes at nearside rear floor pan

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside front (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 143,207 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 133,243 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 124,176 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 113,448 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 103,259 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 92,824 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,808 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 69,778 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 59,455 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 49,329 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 49,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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GV02 LLE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GV02 LLE, 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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GV02 LLE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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