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FB02 OZK

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,744 mi
Last recorded142,744 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 OZK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 142,744 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

minor chip in zone a of windscreen

n/s o/s front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

n/s o/s outer sills rusty

o/s door mirror glass deteriorating

slight lip front and rear brake discs

slight oil leak from diff

Fail 26 Sep 2018 142,744 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight lip front and rear brake discs

slight oil leak from diff

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

minor chip in zone a of windscreen

n/s o/s front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

n/s o/s outer sills rusty

o/s door mirror glass deteriorating

rear brake pads starting to get very low

Pass 30 Aug 2017 136,387 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Sep 2016 132,281 miles

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 8 Sep 2015 126,879 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 120,130 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 113,336 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 106,308 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 106,175 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 101,968 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 101,964 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 89,379 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 77,585 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 68,941 miles

ns and os one of two jets blocked

Pass 13 May 2008 64,848 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 59,224 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in O/S/R tyre.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 53,468 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 53,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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FB02 OZK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FB02 OZK, 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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What year was FB02 OZK registered?

FB02 OZK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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