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DA51 BVU

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,793 mi
Last recorded214,793 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 BVU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 214,793 miles

Doorsill covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracked/perished

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Doorsill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 214,777 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Both (8.2.1b)

Doorsill covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracked/perished

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Doorsill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 214,775 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2015 214,758 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front tyre deteriorated/cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2012 214,480 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 214,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 20,352 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 180,581 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 180,422 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 169,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 156,824 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 156,824 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/f tyre warn on outer edge

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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DA51 BVU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA51 BVU, 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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DA51 BVU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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