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CP02 BKE

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,532 mi
Last recorded129,532 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 BKE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 129,532 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 118,819 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 113,425 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 109,018 miles

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

metal fuel lines corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 103,863 miles

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

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

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

metal fuel lines corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 99,879 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,390 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre perished and worn inner edge

offside front tyre perished and wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2012 93,154 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2012 93,154 miles

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2011 90,133 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamp slightly corroded

front brake discs pitted

front wipers deteriorated

fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2010 86,027 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 81,884 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 77,793 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 77,709 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 73,387 miles

nsf tyre worn on inneredge

play in both antiroll bar links

Pass 22 Jun 2006 68,332 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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CP02 BKE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CP02 BKE, 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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CP02 BKE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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