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CV02 BND

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

185,650 mi
Last recorded185,650 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 BND
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 185,650 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 185,625 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 175,775 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 156,153 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 145,525 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 133,098 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 133,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 119,914 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 108,429 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 97,367 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 84,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 71,853 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 58,776 miles

o/s/r lens unit damaged ...advise replacement

Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,401 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 46,814 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 41,396 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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CV02 BND is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue 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 CV02 BND, 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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What year was CV02 BND registered?

CV02 BND is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is CV02 BND safe to buy?

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