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BK02 CCF

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

183,692 mi
Last recorded183,692 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 CCF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 183,692 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 83,878 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 83,875 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,611 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 81,611 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 79,418 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,213 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,509 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,774 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 59,774 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,848 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,614 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,903 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,782 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 16,894 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN 2/5/5

O/S/F TYRE WORN 5/5/2MM

REAR TYRES WORN 4/4/4MM

Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,383 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 14,821 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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BK02 CCF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BK02 CCF, 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 BK02 CCF registered?

BK02 CCF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is BK02 CCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK02 CCF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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