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CU02 OYN

2002 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,969 mi
Last recorded84,969 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 OYN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 84,969 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 83,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 82,482 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 80,595 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 79,125 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 78,556 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

rear fuel pipe has corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 77,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2015 77,152 miles

front both tyres worn.

under cover fitted.

Pass 23 May 2014 75,824 miles

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

lower front suspension arm bushes have slight movement from nearside and offside

Pass 15 May 2013 74,582 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,050 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 73,049 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2011 70,972 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 70,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 67,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 64,580 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 62,479 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 57,012 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 56,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 47,184 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low

most areas under bonnet covered.unable to check

most areas under vehicle covered.unable to check

nearside rear seat belt locking mechanism does not release

rear number plate weathered

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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CU02 OYN is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CU02 OYN, 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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CU02 OYN is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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