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CF02 UOS

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,627 mi
Last recorded127,627 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 UOS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 127,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 121,965 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Feb 2016 114,200 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on limit

Pass 21 Aug 2015 98,633 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 98,604 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 79,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 77,732 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 73,674 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 70,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s sills have plastic covers,unable to fully inspect nuts or studs

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

slight damage to front bumper

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 9 Jun 2011 66,401 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated

n/s and o/s sills have plastic covers,unable to fully inspect sills

under body has plastic covers

Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,947 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 57,689 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel cap rubber seal slightly deterirated

Pass 12 Jun 2009 57,689 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

fuel cap rubber seal slightly deterirated

Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,405 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,087 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,201 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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CF02 UOS is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol 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 CF02 UOS, 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 CF02 UOS registered?

CF02 UOS is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is CF02 UOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF02 UOS 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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