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A15 GBK

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

140,602 mi
Last recorded140,602 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 GBK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 140,602 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 140,146 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 138,393 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 136,661 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 135,667 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 134,744 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 132,544 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 131,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 129,697 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 127,674 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 125,515 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 121,578 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 121,546 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 118,893 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 114,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 108,864 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 99,051 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 92,998 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 84,728 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 78,607 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 66,210 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 48,334 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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A15 GBK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 A15 GBK, 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 A15 GBK registered?

A15 GBK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is A15 GBK safe to buy?

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