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GV02 TWN

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

125,681 mi
Last recorded125,681 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 TWN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 125,681 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 125,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 117,910 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 117,908 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 109,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 109,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 102,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi' (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 99,687 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 95,848 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 87,921 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 87,868 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 79,835 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Control arm, front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Control arm, rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Rubber has perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Control arm, front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Control arm, rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small areas of damage on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 79,450 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Control arm, front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Control arm, rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Rubber has perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Control arm, front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Control arm, rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small areas of damage on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,406 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

The nearside rear tyre is more than twelve years old

The perking brake efforts have only just passed it may need adjustment or repair

Fail 27 Jun 2016 62,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

The nearside rear tyre is more than twelve years old

The perking brake efforts have only just passed it may need adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Jul 2015 54,929 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,160 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 49,160 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 44,499 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 44,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,629 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 38,629 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,216 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,975 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,293 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,934 miles

parking brake readings becoming low

Pass 25 Jun 2007 23,443 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,979 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 TWN is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GV02 TWN, 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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What year was GV02 TWN registered?

GV02 TWN is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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