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BF02 KCA

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

132,124 mi
Last recorded132,124 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 KCA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 132,124 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 131,985 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 131,912 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 128,319 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 125,635 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 125,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 122,946 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2019 122,946 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 118,460 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2017 112,910 miles

Central Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2016 108,936 miles

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,581 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 99,751 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2014 99,751 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Front bumper insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2013 98,876 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 95,674 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 91,747 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 87,680 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 83,151 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 78,404 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 73,760 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 66,821 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 58,446 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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BF02 KCA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BF02 KCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF02 KCA registered?

BF02 KCA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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