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W40 GGN

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

187,418 mi
Last recorded187,418 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 GGN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 187,418 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 187,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 176,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 172,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 165,784 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 161,773 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 152,896 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 152,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 147,202 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 140,261 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 140,260 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 132,634 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 132,575 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 123,583 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 114,429 miles

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

exhaust flexi joints deteriorating + have minor leak

propshaft front rubber damper badly deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2014 114,418 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

exhaust flexi joints deteriorating + have minor leak

gearbox - exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

handbrake inbalanced n/s low

propshaft front rubber damper badly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2013 101,623 miles

Drivers mirror lens broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mounting at gearbox broken

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S headlamp lens deterioated

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2013 101,623 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Drivers mirror lens broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mounting at gearbox broken

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S headlamp lens deterioated

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 91,922 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broke

Pass 2 Jun 2011 78,908 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edges

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Fail 2 Jun 2011 78,908 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,819 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Fail 31 Mar 2010 63,819 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,433 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 51,433 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,601 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,114 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,153 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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W40 GGN is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 W40 GGN, 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 W40 GGN registered?

W40 GGN is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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