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PO02 PZZ

2002 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

238,449 mi
Last recorded238,449 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO02 PZZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 238,449 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 places ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear at front of wheel arch on outer wing, corrosion, only just met minimum MOT standard

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

no internal mirror

suspension lowered front and rear

Fail 17 Feb 2023 238,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at inner cill, front of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear rigid brake pipes excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 places ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear at front of wheel arch on outer wing, corrosion, only just met minimum MOT standard

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

no internal mirror

suspension lowered front and rear

Pass 12 Jan 2022 220,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 220,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 209,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 201,109 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly o/s and n/s (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 10 May 2019 200,650 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly o/s and n/s (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 192,153 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 May 2017 178,284 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint marked (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 177,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusters not working (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusters not working (1.8)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play outer (2.2.B.1f)

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

under trays/sill covers/engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 163,046 miles

engine cover fitted

offside front tyre wearing on edges

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 155,025 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 155,025 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 141,860 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 125,790 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 110,140 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 110,140 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 103,227 miles

rear number plate starting to degrade

Pass 5 Mar 2010 91,761 miles

Rear number plate starting to de laminate

Pass 6 Mar 2009 74,186 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 6 Mar 2009 74,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Mar 2008 60,340 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 46,840 miles

RHR Handbrake slightly lazy in operation

Pass 7 Mar 2006 31,901 miles

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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PO02 PZZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PO02 PZZ, 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 PO02 PZZ registered?

PO02 PZZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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