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GX02 ZAH

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,157 mi
Last recorded159,157 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 ZAH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 159,157 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 159,003 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2024 147,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 133,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2022 122,549 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 118,587 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 116,603 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 116,603 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 114,160 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 114,140 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 108,856 miles

tray and engine cover fitted

wet test

Fail 12 May 2018 108,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

tray and engine cover fitted

wet test

Pass 30 Mar 2017 103,892 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 99,928 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 94,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

high level stop lamp not working (unable to determine if connected due to covers)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 88,770 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,681 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly week

Pass 2 Apr 2012 76,157 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,391 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,460 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,890 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,058 miles

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

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

wipers smeary

Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,151 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,203 miles

o/s/r tyre has cuts in tread but not exposing cords

rear tyres 2mm

wipers smeary but not excessive

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 ZAH is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GX02 ZAH, 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 ZAH registered?

GX02 ZAH is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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