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GY02 SXB

2002 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,378 mi
Last recorded154,378 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 SXB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2026 154,378 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 150,404 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 145,499 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 140,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over rear suspension to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 136,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded over rear suspension to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 134,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 131,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over rear suspension to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 129,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 122,424 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre has cracks on tread

Pass 31 Jan 2017 116,052 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on tread

Pass 20 Jan 2016 108,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 104,516 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 97,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 91,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 85,647 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,921 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 73,780 miles

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

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

partial engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,054 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 53,998 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,893 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 37,890 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

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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GY02 SXB is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GY02 SXB, 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 GY02 SXB registered?

GY02 SXB is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is GY02 SXB safe to buy?

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