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RJ52 GVT

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

192,256 mi
Last recorded192,256 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 GVT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 192,256 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 192,250 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2018 184,073 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 177,568 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 177,299 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 168,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 156,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 148,679 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

drivers side washer jet working but not very well

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 6 Nov 2013 142,286 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 142,286 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 134,062 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 133,998 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 123,029 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 122,990 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 113,235 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 113,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2009 103,301 miles

child seat fitted n/s/rear

front brake discs close to limit

rear brake discs close to limit

Pass 10 Nov 2008 92,351 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 85,227 miles

o.s.f. tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2006 70,641 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 60,695 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 60,695 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

o\s\r wheel different pattern

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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RJ52 GVT is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RJ52 GVT, 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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What year was RJ52 GVT registered?

RJ52 GVT is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is RJ52 GVT safe to buy?

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