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CN02 UYE

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,101 mi
Last recorded86,101 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 86,101 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr and osr also nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded both sides

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2025 85,240 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsf and osf (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged on calliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr and osr also nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides by jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2024 83,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel buckle

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n\s\r and o\s\r sills by jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal slight perishing

Pass 27 Feb 2023 81,473 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f and n/s/f lower control arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel buckled

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi join and along sill (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both o/s/r and n/s/r sills by jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s/r and n/s/r top control arm boots badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,205 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both o/s/f and n/s/f shocks weak (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f and n/s/f lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both n/s/f and o/s/f side repeater lens missing

Nearside Rear wheel buckled

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 79,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both o/s/f and n/s/f shocks weak (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f and n/s/f lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both n/s/f and o/s/f side repeater lens missing

Nearside Rear wheel buckled

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,295 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 74,647 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 69,667 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,758 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 64,207 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 61,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 57,223 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 53,461 miles

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

both front tyres outter edge wear

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,996 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 45,949 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,713 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,413 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 45,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,030 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 41,950 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 41,950 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 37,812 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 33,314 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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CN02 UYE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UYE, 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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CN02 UYE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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