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BL02 DGX

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

213,505 mi
Last recorded213,505 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 DGX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2022 213,505 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

both front tyres uneven wear

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

steel fuel pipes corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2020 194,510 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 194,442 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning indicator light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 168,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight clouding on both headlamp glass

small chip on o/s lower edge of front windscreen

Fail 30 Dec 2019 168,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight clouding on both headlamp glass

small chip on o/s lower edge of front windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2018 154,239 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Dec 2018 154,228 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2017 149,375 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 145,224 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 141,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 132,927 miles

Rear of offside outer sill corroding by jacking pad

Pass 10 Dec 2013 121,695 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 121,571 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 112,413 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 112,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 109,554 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 102,298 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 92,762 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 85,002 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 76,330 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 64,331 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 53,437 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 DGX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DGX, 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 DGX registered?

BL02 DGX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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