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GV52 EJN

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,710 mi
Last recorded79,710 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 EJN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 79,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2012 79,686 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 79,686 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 79,637 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both main beams insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2008 74,913 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 68,647 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Oct 2006 60,676 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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GV52 EJN is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV52 EJN, 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 GV52 EJN registered?

GV52 EJN is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is GV52 EJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 EJN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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