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DV02 AWU

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

176,783 mi
Last recorded176,783 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 AWU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 176,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded BOTH PIPES ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BBOTH SIDES REAR OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 4 Jul 2022 176,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ROSE JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded BOTH PIPES ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BBOTH SIDES REAR OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 160,327 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Outer o/s and n/s sills slight corrosion/blistering

Pass 7 Jul 2020 145,321 miles

Front exhaust mount/bracket deteriorated

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

both rear outer sill bubbling/blistered

Pass 13 May 2019 131,184 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

o/s and n/s rear outer sills have very blistering/bubbling

Pass 22 May 2018 129,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2017 122,360 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 122,713 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 122,711 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 106,306 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 100,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 100,756 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 94,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 89,847 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 82,368 miles

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

both front antiroll bar droplink upper balljoint boots split

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2010 75,446 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 69,017 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 54,544 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 44,781 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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DV02 AWU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DV02 AWU, 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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DV02 AWU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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