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GX02 ETL

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,661 mi
Last recorded144,661 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 ETL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 144,661 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 136,570 miles

Front Oil leak under engine ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 136,570 miles

Front Oil leak under engine ()

Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 132,030 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

antifreeze leak

Fail 26 Sep 2016 132,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

antifreeze leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 128,115 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 122,027 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 122,027 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 113,319 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 113,319 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 100,837 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 100,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 87,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 87,909 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 78,894 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 58,919 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 58,896 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 35,771 miles

front pads wearing thin

Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,202 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 ETL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ETL, 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 GX02 ETL registered?

GX02 ETL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is GX02 ETL safe to buy?

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