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DU02 CPV

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,459 mi
Last recorded163,459 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 CPV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 163,459 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 157,982 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 150,488 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 146,886 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

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

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

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner treads.

Fail 11 May 2016 146,877 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

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

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

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner treads.

Pass 9 May 2015 143,700 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 133,894 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake disks lipped

Fail 29 Apr 2014 133,894 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

both front brake disks lipped

Pass 8 May 2013 127,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 117,697 miles

Airbag light on

Front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2011 109,010 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 101,159 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 90,415 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 82,153 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 72,574 miles

both front tyres slight feathering, out of shape.

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 5 Apr 2006 61,632 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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DU02 CPV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DU02 CPV, 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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DU02 CPV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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