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DE02 MBO

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,234 mi
Last recorded117,234 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 MBO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 117,234 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front backing plates corroded

oil leak from engine area

Pass 2 Aug 2016 104,048 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 100,406 miles

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

slight corossion on brake pipes front to rear

Fail 5 Jun 2015 100,406 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

slight corossion on brake pipes front to rear

Pass 22 May 2014 98,759 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket corroding

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 95,586 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2013 95,586 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 93,443 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)

Fail 22 May 2012 93,442 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 90,837 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing

both rear tyres 2mm 225/55r16 95w

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 17 May 2010 87,145 miles

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

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 14 May 2009 80,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 73,693 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 62,849 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 55,497 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 55,496 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DE02 MBO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE02 MBO, 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 DE02 MBO registered?

DE02 MBO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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