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DK02 ZGD

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,003 mi
Last recorded145,003 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 ZGD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 145,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 134,173 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 134,173 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 130,252 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 130,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 125,071 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 122,319 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 116,230 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 111,125 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 105,882 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 95,198 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 ZGD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DK02 ZGD, 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 ZGD registered?

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

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The MOT history for DK02 ZGD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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