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WN52 GMG

2002 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,390 mi
Last recorded142,390 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 GMG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 142,390 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 135,912 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 128,712 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 122,396 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 122,395 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 112,512 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)

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

front pipe exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r tyre smooth on inside edge

Fail 7 Jan 2013 98,471 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 98,471 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 86,374 miles

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

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2010 75,849 miles

rear brake discs poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Dec 2010 75,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2010 64,958 miles

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,289 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2007 45,945 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,872 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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WN52 GMG is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey 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 WN52 GMG, 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 WN52 GMG registered?

WN52 GMG is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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