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CN02 CYU

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,580 mi
Last recorded166,580 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 CYU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 166,580 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 166,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 160,272 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 152,851 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 149,810 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 143,917 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2014 143,861 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2013 134,543 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 134,273 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 123,870 miles

engine light on

rear high level light not working

Fail 3 Apr 2012 123,870 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine light on

o/s/r fog not working

rear high level light not working

Pass 28 Mar 2011 115,984 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 107,555 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 106,034 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 100,304 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 91,390 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 89,176 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on 3mm †n/s/r anti roll bar tie rod worn

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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CN02 CYU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CN02 CYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN02 CYU registered?

CN02 CYU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is CN02 CYU safe to buy?

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