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FL02 PUT

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,390 mi
Last recorded148,390 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 PUT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 148,390 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 139,646 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 131,379 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 122,810 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 112,797 miles

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

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

both number plates /over plates fitted???

both rear tyres inner treads edges worn / small splits/ cuts / close to limits???

headlamp power wash inoperative

Fail 5 Sep 2011 112,794 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres inner treads edges worn / small splits/ cuts / close to limits???

headlamp power wash inoperative

Pass 1 Sep 2010 106,319 miles

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

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

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

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

number plates backing plates ????

Fail 1 Sep 2010 106,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level low

tyre pressures look low??

Pass 9 Jul 2009 95,932 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 95,932 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 79,202 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air conditioning system low gas charge???

engine oil level low??

horns low output/sound slightly poor

near side front tyre inner treads worn

near side front wiper blade rubber slightly worn

near side rear tyre treads center flat area 2mm/some splits in area ????[4mm]

tyre pressures look low???

Fail 4 Jul 2008 79,202 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air conditioning system low gas charge???

engine oil level low??

horns low output/sound slightly poor

near side front tyre inner treads worn

near side front wiper blade rubber slightly worn

near side rear tyre treads center flat area 2mm/some splits in area ????[4mm]

tyre pressures look low???

Pass 30 Aug 2007 68,053 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 68,005 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 52,945 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 51,296 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 51,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FL02 PUT is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FL02 PUT, 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 FL02 PUT registered?

FL02 PUT is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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