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T55 GRE

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,730 mi
Last recorded162,730 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 GRE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 162,730 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 162,730 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 145,096 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2015 131,826 miles

Centre stop lamp not working (unable to determine if connected

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2015 131,817 miles

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

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

Centre stop lamp not working (unable to determine if connected

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 119,545 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 113,212 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 105,665 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 105,665 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 100,735 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 94,602 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 89,122 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 82,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2007 82,132 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 73,482 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 69,806 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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T55 GRE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T55 GRE, 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 T55 GRE registered?

T55 GRE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is T55 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 GRE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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