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BG02 MJU

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,560 mi
Last recorded191,560 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 MJU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 191,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 183,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch covered with duct tape

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertary sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 163,661 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 163,661 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 150,046 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 141,937 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 141,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 139,179 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)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 139,175 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 136,152 miles

Off side front tyre has slight splits to inner side wall.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 136,152 miles

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

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

Off side front tyre has slight splits to inner side wall.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 133,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 128,727 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 124,417 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 124,417 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 118,911 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 109,288 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 93,550 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 77,193 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 61,374 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 61,374 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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BG02 MJU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG02 MJU, 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 BG02 MJU registered?

BG02 MJU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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