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T8 JEE

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,506 mi
Last recorded68,506 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 JEE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 68,506 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 63,742 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 63,742 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 52,214 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 47,646 miles

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract but still serviceable

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front and both rear tyre valves starting to deteriorate

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 40,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 37,272 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 37,272 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 35,489 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 35,016 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 35,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 34,592 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

DAMAGE TO N/S/F INDICATOR

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

FLOOR COVERS FITTED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SCRATCHED

SILL COVERS FITTED

SMALL CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

WATER MARKS ON REAR NUMBER PLATE

Pass 16 Dec 2008 32,277 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,949 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 20,882 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 20,607 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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T8 JEE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T8 JEE, 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 T8 JEE registered?

T8 JEE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is T8 JEE safe to buy?

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