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CP02 TRP

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,377 mi
Last recorded55,377 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 TRP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 55,377 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner sidewall - 255/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 53,097 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad warning light active (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 50,621 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 50,611 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 46,850 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 43,661 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 41,210 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing fall inspection of some components.

Pass 11 Jun 2020 38,348 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Fail 30 May 2020 38,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also wearing very low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also wearing very low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Pass 7 Jun 2019 35,740 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Small chip in windscreen not effecting drivers view.

Fail 7 Jun 2019 35,735 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Small chip in windscreen not effecting drivers view.

Pass 30 May 2018 31,829 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low.

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 29,460 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low on tread

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 27,693 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 26,622 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 26,301 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 24,888 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 24,748 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 23,453 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 22,879 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 21,592 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 18,981 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 16,852 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 14,075 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 TRP is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue 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 CP02 TRP, 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 CP02 TRP registered?

CP02 TRP is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is CP02 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP02 TRP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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