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GX52 UXJ

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

183,721 mi
Last recorded183,721 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 UXJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 183,721 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 183,721 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 183,182 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 182,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 181,606 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 181,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 172,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 162,461 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 151,622 miles

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

off side front brake heat shield loose

Fail 9 Jan 2012 151,616 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front under tray loose and broken

off side front brake heat shield loose

oil on min

rear exhaust box heat shield loose and resting on exhaust box

Pass 11 Oct 2010 133,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2010 133,845 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 102,650 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both o/s and n/s rear anti roll bar drop links have slight play in ball joints

Fail 14 Jan 2009 102,646 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both o/s and n/s rear anti roll bar drop links have slight play in ball joints

Pass 15 Jan 2008 88,215 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 88,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

footbrake slightly spongy and travels slightly when held under load

front brake pads slightly low

nearside rear tyre below limit on inner shoulder (1.0mm), offside rear tyre bald inner shoulder, nearside front tyre going bald outer shoulder of tread SIZE 23545R17Y

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 15 Jan 2007 75,983 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 59,402 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 59,402 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 58,357 miles

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

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

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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GX52 UXJ 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 65%.

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 GX52 UXJ, 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 GX52 UXJ registered?

GX52 UXJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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