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GV52 YLM

2002 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,946 mi
Last recorded116,946 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 YLM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 May 2017 116,946 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 109,010 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 102,791 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 101,579 miles

Near side front tyre low

Off side front tyre low

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 100,318 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 21 Dec 2012 92,880 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON !

FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL IN POOR CONDITION

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)

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE & GEAR BOX

Pass 4 Jan 2012 85,598 miles

REAR TYRES STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF RUBBER DETERIATION

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 11 Feb 2011 78,043 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 68,829 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 60,278 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,656 miles

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 11 Jan 2007 40,809 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 31,893 miles

all four tyres badly perished in tread area

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 YLM is a 2002 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GV52 YLM, 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 YLM registered?

GV52 YLM is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is GV52 YLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 YLM shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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