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GX02 DZH

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,529 mi
Last recorded169,529 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 DZH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 169,529 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 165,448 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Fail 14 May 2018 165,429 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 9 May 2017 159,361 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 159,361 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 151,302 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 144,061 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 137,369 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres close to limit

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

Fail 10 Apr 2014 137,369 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres close to limit

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 16 Mar 2013 127,437 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 119,211 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 119,210 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 29 Mar 2011 110,515 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 100,334 miles

child seat nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2009 88,067 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 75,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 75,637 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 64,120 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 64,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 53,472 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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GX02 DZH is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GX02 DZH, 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 GX02 DZH registered?

GX02 DZH is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is GX02 DZH safe to buy?

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