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DK52 LNJ

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,288 mi
Last recorded93,288 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 LNJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 93,288 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 88,167 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 86,955 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff plug seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2018 83,731 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 82,171 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 82,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,360 miles

handbrake as a low reading of 17%

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,766 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

handbrake reading 16%

Fail 15 Sep 2015 77,766 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

handbrake reading 16%

Pass 23 Sep 2014 74,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 74,888 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tool tray in boot lid insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,388 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 71,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,535 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Sep 2012 67,535 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,180 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 63,180 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 59,978 miles

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

Pass 23 Sep 2009 53,957 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 46,516 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,749 miles

both rear tyre treads low on inner shoulders +cracking around circumferences

engine undertray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,191 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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DK52 LNJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DK52 LNJ, 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 DK52 LNJ registered?

DK52 LNJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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