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T500 TEO

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,986 mi
Last recorded95,986 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 TEO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 95,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 95,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 91,172 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 81,538 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 81,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 79,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 77,327 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 77,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 74,261 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,399 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 70,295 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 66,618 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 64,654 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 63,799 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 61,096 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 58,430 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,343 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,379 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 48,017 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 48,017 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 41,936 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,187 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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T500 TEO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T500 TEO, 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 T500 TEO registered?

T500 TEO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is T500 TEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 TEO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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