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GY52 ZDT

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,418 mi
Last recorded110,418 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 ZDT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 110,418 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 107,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 104,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 92,340 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 92,340 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 87,230 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,342 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brake pads wearing low

parking brake effort low,just passing

traction control lamp on

Fail 11 Dec 2013 82,328 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brake pads wearing low

parking brake effort low,just passing

traction control lamp on

Pass 5 Dec 2012 79,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

traction control warning lamp staying on,soon to be cause for failure

Fail 27 Nov 2012 79,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

traction control warning lamp staying on,soon to be cause for failure

Pass 3 Oct 2011 75,472 miles

track control light stays on

Fail 30 Sep 2010 71,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

deep cut on near side front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 71,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

deep cut on near side front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 67,251 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 67,251 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,817 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 62,816 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,986 miles

Fine cracks appearing in outside edges of N/S/F/ tyre, and worn close to the legal limit.

Fine cracks appearing on inside edge of O/S/F/ tyre.

Front discs wearing low

Front pad material worn quite low

Rear pad material worn very low.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 42,608 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 42,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ZDT is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue 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 GY52 ZDT, 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 ZDT is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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