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CK02 KUF

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

199,596 mi
Last recorded199,596 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 KUF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 199,596 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 191,300 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 172,693 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

LPG CERT - 1219 BIRMINGHAM AUTOGAS 16-07-12

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 159,736 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 159,706 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 147,383 miles

LPG CET NO. 501523 PROFESS AUTOGAS 9/11/2010 CF82 7SW

Fail 18 Jul 2011 147,271 miles

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

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

LPG CET NO. 501523 PROFESS AUTOGAS 9/11/2010 CF82 7SW

Pass 1 Nov 2010 144,144 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 130,991 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 130,991 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 110,640 miles

front disc pads worn on limit and should be replaced.

slight wear to front brake discs.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 90,513 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 70,662 miles

front and rear disc pads worn on limit and should be replaced.

Pass 14 Dec 2005 51,804 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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CK02 KUF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CK02 KUF, 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 CK02 KUF registered?

CK02 KUF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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