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KF52 DJV

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,458 mi
Last recorded198,458 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 DJV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 198,458 miles

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

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine covers fitted

oil leak

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 189,162 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 May 2015 188,996 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2014 178,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Nov 2012 159,442 miles

Brake pads warning wire loom to nearside front insecure and incorrectly fitted.

Fuel cap is slightly slack in locking operation.

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front fog lamp glass steamed up.

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake performance to nearside low. Recommend inspect shoes and drum face of rear discs condition, clean and adjust as necessary.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 159,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pads warning wire loom to nearside front insecure and incorrectly fitted.

Fuel cap is slightly slack in locking operation.

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front fog lamp glass steamed up.

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake performance to nearside low. Recommend inspect shoes and drum face of rear discs condition, clean and adjust as necessary.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 137,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f drop link top ball joint gaiter split

n/s/f side light dim

Pass 24 Jun 2009 108,154 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 96,824 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 86,517 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 65,639 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front valance trim in secure

scrathes and chips to windscreen

Fail 30 Sep 2005 65,613 miles

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

front valance trim insecure

n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

scratches to windscreen

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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KF52 DJV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KF52 DJV, 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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KF52 DJV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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