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AR51 MVY

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,151 mi
Last recorded73,151 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 MVY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 73,151 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,244 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 65,244 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 58,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,911 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 54,132 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,676 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 34,506 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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AR51 MVY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol 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 AR51 MVY, 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

How do I check the history of AR51 MVY?

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What year was AR51 MVY registered?

AR51 MVY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is AR51 MVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 MVY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR51 MVY have outstanding finance?

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