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YG02 GFS

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

256,865 mi
Last recorded256,865 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 GFS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 256,865 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 leading length of vehicle ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning x1 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded leading from brake flexi-hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 256,865 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 leading length of vehicle ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning x1 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded leading from brake flexi-hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 228,513 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 228,513 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 209,879 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 209,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 207,544 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2018 207,476 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 206,743 miles

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened Front To Rear (3.6.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 204,778 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 199,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 198,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 188,628 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 188,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 174,969 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 159,194 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 142,098 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 132,163 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 121,451 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Apr 2009 121,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2008 111,518 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 103,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 95,072 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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YG02 GFS is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YG02 GFS, 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 YG02 GFS registered?

YG02 GFS is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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