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BJ02 TUA

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,732 mi
Last recorded155,732 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 TUA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 155,732 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 146,291 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 146,291 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 126,703 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 100,599 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 74,161 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 50,446 miles

front brake pads worn very low

rear brake pads worn

Pass 23 May 2005 47,449 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 47,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside rear parking brake effort low

slight play in offside front wheel

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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BJ02 TUA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ02 TUA, 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 BJ02 TUA registered?

BJ02 TUA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 7 June 2002.

Is BJ02 TUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ02 TUA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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