CarVerify

Free Car Check

VX52 GHK

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

218,497 mi
Last recorded218,497 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 GHK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 218,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 208,885 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 208,881 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 206,668 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 196,515 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 181,414 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 166,398 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 151,365 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 142,385 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 142,385 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 128,981 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 106,885 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 106,875 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2008 81,726 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 47,434 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VX52 GHK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX52 GHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX52 GHK?

You can check the full history of VX52 GHK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VX52 GHK registered?

VX52 GHK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is VX52 GHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX52 GHK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX52 GHK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VX52 GHK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.