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DE02 ZNY

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,752 mi
Last recorded166,752 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 ZNY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 166,752 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 158,910 miles

passenger visor missing

Fail 28 Jun 2016 158,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

passenger visor missing

Pass 24 Jun 2015 143,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 10 Jun 2015 143,086 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 14 May 2014 125,799 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 125,798 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2013 105,657 miles

slight play from nsf antiroll bar

Pass 4 May 2012 91,273 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2011 81,742 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 74,348 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 66,905 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 58,158 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 46,000 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 32,528 miles

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

heavy wear on front tyres on outer edges

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 ZNY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZNY, 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 ZNY registered?

DE02 ZNY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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