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CO02 SON

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

201,427 mi
Last recorded201,427 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO02 SON
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 201,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 200,955 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 200,952 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported long pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 200,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2020 200,896 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2015 198,395 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 198,395 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 192,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 192,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 185,671 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 179,887 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 179,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 174,676 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 167,601 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 167,601 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 162,125 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 162,125 miles

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

center exhaust mountain has part in which is broken but is still supporting the exhaust system

Pass 19 Sep 2008 156,504 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 151,019 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 151,019 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 141,903 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 141,903 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 130,116 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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CO02 SON is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CO02 SON, 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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CO02 SON is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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