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DN52 ZTZ

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,679 mi
Last recorded132,679 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 ZTZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 132,679 miles

Front Tyres Walls cracking

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 132,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 122,658 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 116,944 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 116,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 116,453 miles

front wipers starting to separate. nsf anti/roll link arm play. play osr anti/roll bar link arm.

Fail 30 Jun 2020 116,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both longs around fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

front wipers starting to separate. nsf anti/roll link arm play. play osr anti/roll bar link arm.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 115,265 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 112,831 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 110,505 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 105,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 99,018 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 92,240 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 92,240 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,220 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 81,872 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 75,561 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 66,974 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,060 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 61,060 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

front flexi,s part of exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,994 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 43,757 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 33,148 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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DN52 ZTZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 DN52 ZTZ, 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 DN52 ZTZ registered?

DN52 ZTZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is DN52 ZTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 ZTZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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