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FC02 DMY

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,743 mi
Last recorded188,743 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 DMY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2011 188,743 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 188,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

front discs worn

front exhaust bracket corroded and broken

hand brake does not lock the weels on either side

Pass 28 Apr 2010 184,423 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 173,170 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 56,920 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 165,725 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 165,725 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 151,341 miles

slight exhaust blow on front flexy pipe

Fail 4 Jan 2007 151,341 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight exhaust blow on front flexy pipe

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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FC02 DMY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green 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 FC02 DMY, 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 FC02 DMY registered?

FC02 DMY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is FC02 DMY safe to buy?

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