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GY02 UPT

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,776 mi
Last recorded173,776 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 UPT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 173,776 miles

oil leak-inner steering rack arms slight play-

Fail 3 Nov 2025 173,776 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower swivel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside middle outer sill holed- (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak-inner steering rack arms slight play-

Pass 31 Aug 2024 162,348 miles

parking brake passed on limit-exhaust clamps deteriated-

rear tyres inner edge wearing low-

Fail 29 Aug 2024 162,348 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres inner edge wearing low-

Pass 13 Jan 2023 155,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 155,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 145,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 138,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 138,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link pin (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 134,391 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link pin[drop link]dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 131,054 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 128,515 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 123,279 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 123,279 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 118,224 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 112,910 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 107,820 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 102,466 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 96,203 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 95,198 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 89,959 miles

front linkpins rubbers split

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 84,306 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 77,328 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Dec 2008 77,328 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jan 2008 70,142 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 63,459 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 63,459 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

3 x nails in n/s/r tyre.

Unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted. x3

Pass 11 Jan 2006 52,842 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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GY02 UPT is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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