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GX02 ZJL

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,003 mi
Last recorded132,003 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 ZJL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 132,003 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 125,479 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 125,281 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front VENTED DISCS WORN NEAR LIMITS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement STANDING AT FRONT OF ENGINE (6.1.D.1a)

Rear BRAKE DISCS CORRODED /WORN

SMOKEY EXHAUST WHEN COLD

Fail 13 Feb 2018 125,273 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Air suspension accumulator totally deflated BOTH SIDES (2.4.D.1a)

Front VENTED DISCS WORN NEAR LIMITS

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement STANDING AT FRONT OF ENGINE (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear BRAKE DISCS CORRODED /WORN

SMOKEY EXHAUST WHEN COLD

Pass 17 Feb 2017 118,256 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Has 2 child seats on rear seat. ()

Engine oil was below the minimum mark.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a worn inner edge.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs. (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 118,256 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Has 2 child seats on rear seat. ()

Engine oil was below the minimum mark.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a worn inner edge.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs. (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 110,513 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/TRAMMED

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED NEAR LIMIT

Fail 9 Feb 2016 110,513 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported DOWNPIPES SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN/RATTLING (7.1.1)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/TRAMMED

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED NEAR LIMIT

Pass 29 Jan 2015 101,866 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 94,801 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 94,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 88,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

both rear air springs perished badly

Fail 9 Feb 2013 88,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

both rear air springs perished badly

Pass 22 Feb 2012 84,077 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 84,077 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 78,951 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2011 78,951 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2010 74,349 miles

slight play in the offside front wheel

Fail 22 Feb 2010 74,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in the offside front wheel

Pass 20 Feb 2009 70,890 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 70,890 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

slight play in the offside front wheel

Pass 21 Feb 2008 68,163 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 68,163 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 64,707 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)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 22 Feb 2007 64,707 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 23 Feb 2006 61,520 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 ZJL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ZJL, 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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GX02 ZJL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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