MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,423 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Door Mirror Glass Cracked
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Both rear brake hoses are perished
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Engine oil leaks
N/s wing mirror glass is cracked
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both rear brake hoses are perished
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Engine oil leaks
N/s wing mirror glass is cracked
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
item removed from drivers view prior to test
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush x 2 (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
item removed from drivers view prior to test
Advise brake check ref disc corrosion on rear
Advise brake check ref disc corrosion on rear
Nearside Rear 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)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Damage to n/s/r tyre but ok for test
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
cut/s in nearside front/rear tyre sidewalls
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
cut/s in nearside front/rear tyre sidewalls
front brake discs corroded
front washers poor but still clearing screen
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
unable to check inside brake pads
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
unable to check inside brake pads
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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GY52 EBF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 GY52 EBF, 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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GY52 EBF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2002.
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