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CP02 BKG

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

214,578 mi
Last recorded214,578 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 BKG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 214,578 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 199,967 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 181,007 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 181,007 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 171,461 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 171,461 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 161,895 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 152,545 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 143,155 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 143,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 132,026 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 132,025 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 127,299 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 123,487 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 123,487 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 120,070 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 116,564 miles

rear child seat is insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2008 116,564 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

rear child seat is insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2006 111,141 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 110,977 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

advise child seats fitted

advise front exhaust bracket

advise nearside handbrake reading slightly low

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 BKG is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CP02 BKG, 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 BKG is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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