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GV52 YTC

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

169,469 mi
Last recorded169,469 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 YTC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 169,469 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 164,295 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose, requires re-fixing

Pass 29 Apr 2019 159,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 Apr 2019 159,223 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 155,130 miles

Central stop light in-operative.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 152,083 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 152,082 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe support broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet pipe detacted. (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 148,579 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 148,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn badly on both edges

Fail 27 Apr 2015 144,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 144,334 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 130,510 miles

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)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 130,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 15 Feb 2013 117,379 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 102,118 miles

advise front discs lipped slight lip rear discs

advise n/s/f inner wheel rim slightly buckled

strong advise rear suspension arm ball joint gators split (fails from april not preventing the ingress of dirt)

strong advise slight play in o/s/r bottom rose bush

Fail 3 Feb 2012 102,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise front discs lipped slight lip rear discs

advise n/s/f inner wheel rim slightly buckled

strong advise rear suspension arm ball joint gators split (fails from april not preventing the ingress of dirt)

strong advise slight play in o/s/r bottom rose bush

Pass 14 Feb 2011 84,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 84,703 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

light indicating low washer level on

Pass 22 Jan 2010 67,423 miles

strong advise front prop shaft rubber worn

Pass 13 Feb 2009 52,992 miles

strong advise front prop shaft rubber worn

Fail 13 Feb 2009 52,992 miles

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

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

strong advise front prop shaft rubber worn

strong advise n/s/f tyre on under 2mm on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2008 39,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,301 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 23,672 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 23,210 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 YTC is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YTC, 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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GV52 YTC is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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