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C7 FFF

2002 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,723 mi
Last recorded94,723 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 FFF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 94,723 miles

o/s/r tyre punctured.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 94,723 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre punctured.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 92,134 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 92,124 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 90,305 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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C7 FFF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C7 FFF, 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 C7 FFF registered?

C7 FFF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is C7 FFF safe to buy?

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