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DK02 ZFN

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

201,257 mi
Last recorded201,257 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 ZFN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 201,257 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 201,257 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 198,016 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 192,818 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 188,932 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 20 Jan 2011 179,722 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Jan 2011 179,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs lipped

lamp malfunction warning light on but all lamps working ok

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 27 Jul 2010 154,799 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 151,484 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 139,323 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 139,323 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 131,402 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 26 Feb 2008 130,067 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 129,316 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 119,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 107,714 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 ZFN is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ZFN, 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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DK02 ZFN is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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