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BL02 BYO

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,476 mi
Last recorded120,476 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 BYO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 120,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements 17%

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield slightly deteriorated

Rear Nail in tyre Both ()

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 120,439 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements 17%

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield slightly deteriorated

Rear Nail in tyre Both ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 115,481 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 108,795 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 101,693 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 97,585 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 97,457 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 97,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 97,449 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 97,327 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 97,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 97,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 97,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low nil adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,766 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 96,766 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 95,916 miles

engine management warning light displayed

Fail 22 Jun 2016 95,915 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine management warning light displayed

Pass 17 Jun 2015 94,997 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 94,997 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 94,119 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 93,569 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 93,031 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 93,031 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 92,632 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 91,782 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 90,370 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 88,601 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 86,494 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 77,450 miles

offside rear tyre 3 mm

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Jun 2005 62,169 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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BL02 BYO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol 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 BL02 BYO, 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 BL02 BYO registered?

BL02 BYO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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