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DK02 XCG

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,316 mi
Last recorded130,316 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 XCG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 130,316 miles

Offside Front windscreen washer pipe re fit loose

Fail 7 Jun 2016 130,316 miles

Offside Front windscreen washer pipe re fit loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 130,266 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine warning light on dash

Pass 22 Apr 2015 122,360 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 122,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 113,130 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 113,130 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 104,410 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 101,114 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 95,560 miles

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

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)

underbody and sills covered

Pass 26 May 2010 85,114 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 76,270 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 74,647 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 67,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 67,726 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front dics and pads worn change them

rear disc pads very low change them

Pass 24 Apr 2006 50,335 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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DK02 XCG is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DK02 XCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK02 XCG registered?

DK02 XCG is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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