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DV51 ZTB

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

150,384 mi
Last recorded150,384 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 ZTB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 150,384 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 150,380 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 142,298 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 131,623 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 125,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Throughout ()

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 125,374 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Throughout ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 110,940 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 110,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear end arm pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system underneath both pipes leading to rear end. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2020 103,880 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inappropriate repair (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 103,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s o/s tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and f/pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 99,592 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 95,254 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 95,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 91,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 86,560 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2013 86,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on 1.6mm which is the min legal limit

Pass 30 Nov 2012 81,759 miles

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre wearing low but legal

Fail 29 Nov 2012 81,759 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre wearing low but legal

Pass 21 Nov 2011 77,025 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 76,994 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 73,107 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 73,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,043 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 69,043 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 61,402 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,594 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 59,594 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 56,420 miles

All brakes badly corroded and worn down to the min, strongly advice replacement.

Fail 20 Dec 2006 56,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All brakes badly corroded and worn down to the min, strongly advice replacement.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 54,041 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 51,082 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 51,082 miles

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

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

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

All tyres worn on edges and perished/cracked inbetween treads.

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

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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DV51 ZTB is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 DV51 ZTB, 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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DV51 ZTB is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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