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DU51 XPR

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,393 mi
Last recorded146,393 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 XPR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 146,393 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 133,289 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 133,287 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 126,014 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 118,096 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 106,023 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 106,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 83,965 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 83,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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DU51 XPR is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU51 XPR, 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 DU51 XPR registered?

DU51 XPR is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is DU51 XPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU51 XPR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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