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GV02 PZL

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

156,362 mi
Last recorded156,362 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 PZL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 156,362 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 149,152 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to both front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to both rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 140,911 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 129,556 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 122,531 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 113,078 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 104,240 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 96,967 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres slight feathering to tread.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 82,960 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 82,888 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 69,084 miles

Rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 29 Nov 2007 59,612 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 54,865 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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GV02 PZL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PZL, 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 GV02 PZL registered?

GV02 PZL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is GV02 PZL safe to buy?

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