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KD02 OGU

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,817 mi
Last recorded191,817 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD02 OGU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 191,817 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 191,817 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 181,103 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 171,644 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 150,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 31 Jul 2008 150,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Jul 2007 130,600 miles

exhaust down pipe shows signs of leaking on flexi joints.

hand brake requires bedding in.

n/s/r anti roll bar link worn.

o/s/r tyre low tread.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 10,890 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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KD02 OGU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KD02 OGU, 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 KD02 OGU registered?

KD02 OGU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is KD02 OGU safe to buy?

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