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SR52 GJV

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,719 mi
Last recorded187,719 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR52 GJV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 187,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 163,531 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 155,181 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 148,034 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 140,007 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 140,007 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 132,396 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 124,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 116,391 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 116,227 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 108,861 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 108,839 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 99,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 93,176 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 93,176 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 excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 72,726 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN BADLY ON EDGES

Fail 13 Sep 2007 72,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres are badly worn on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2006 53,004 miles

offside front brake backing plate corroded

offside parking brake

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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SR52 GJV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SR52 GJV, 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 SR52 GJV registered?

SR52 GJV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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