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DG02 LHD

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,599 mi
Last recorded158,599 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 LHD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 158,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o.s.r.tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2013 158,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o.s.r.tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2012 142,482 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 142,481 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 128,294 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 102,368 miles

front inner brake pads look low

front washers weak

horn slightly weak

slight play to the nearside front lower bottom ball joint

Pass 29 Feb 2008 90,671 miles

both front wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2007 73,893 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 61,520 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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DG02 LHD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG02 LHD, 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 DG02 LHD registered?

DG02 LHD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is DG02 LHD safe to buy?

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