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KF02 DOA

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

99,989 mi
Last recorded99,989 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 DOA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 99,989 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 99,909 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 99,887 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 99,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 98,519 miles

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Fail 17 Jan 2022 98,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,277 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 97,859 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 94,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 91,966 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 87,190 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 80,918 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear handbrake reading lower than o/s/r

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear spring rubbing plastic shield

front exhaust flexi deteriating

Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 62,143 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 53,312 miles

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

n/s/r handbrake efficiency lower

Pass 9 Feb 2012 46,144 miles

slight wear & ovalation on front discs

Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,632 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 36,034 miles

nearside front tyre nearly on wear bars

offside front tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2009 32,884 miles

rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 9 May 2008 30,249 miles

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,110 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,658 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 18,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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KF02 DOA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KF02 DOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF02 DOA registered?

KF02 DOA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is KF02 DOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF02 DOA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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