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GY52 EBF

2002 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,423 mi
Last recorded101,423 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 EBF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 101,423 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 96,821 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 96,821 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,805 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 87,805 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 79,716 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 79,653 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2015 72,904 miles

Advise brake check ref disc corrosion on rear

Fail 8 Mar 2015 72,904 miles

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 71,779 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 68,808 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,108 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 62,108 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,775 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 58,775 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 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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 55,217 miles

front brake discs corroded

front washers poor but still clearing screen

Pass 26 Jan 2010 52,646 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

unable to check inside brake pads

Fail 26 Jan 2010 52,646 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 49,045 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 44,710 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 44,710 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 40,355 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 40,340 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 36,109 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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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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