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BB02 TAM

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

213,614 mi
Last recorded213,614 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB02 TAM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 213,614 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

handbrake requires adjustment

steering heavy

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2025 213,418 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2024 208,827 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Nov 2023 205,627 miles

both front tyres ? 2020 dot codes

both rear tyres ? have 2015 /2017 dot codes

fuel pipes under vehicle badly corroded ? not leaking

vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2023 205,590 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 193,862 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 Oct 2022 193,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 179,965 miles

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED

UNDERSIDE HAS LIGHT SURFACE CORROTION

Pass 22 Oct 2020 171,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2019 161,441 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 161,441 miles

Offside Rear Additional braking device obviously defective caliper securing device (1.1.19 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 143,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front flexi pipes (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2017 142,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 139,898 miles

front exhaust flexis deteriorated slightly

high level brake light inoperative

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 137,139 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall punctured

rear discs have slightly corroded lip

Fail 14 Oct 2015 137,023 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall punctured

rear discs have slightly corroded lip

Pass 17 Oct 2014 134,680 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 131,130 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 131,069 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 127,039 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 123,755 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 120,680 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 120,680 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 117,242 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 110,536 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 110,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 107,181 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 93,331 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 93,331 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 76,958 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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BB02 TAM is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BB02 TAM, 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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BB02 TAM is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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