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AU02 OYW

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,422 mi
Last recorded128,422 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 OYW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 128,422 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 126,103 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 122,906 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 122,899 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 120,059 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/sand o/s front tyres worn on edge

Pass 21 Feb 2011 117,397 miles

oil dripping out of exhaust

Fail 21 Feb 2011 117,397 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil dripping out of exhaust

Pass 15 Mar 2010 113,266 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 109,255 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 109,251 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 105,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 105,343 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 105,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Feb 2008 105,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 82,303 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 60,091 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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AU02 OYW is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU02 OYW, 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 AU02 OYW registered?

AU02 OYW is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is AU02 OYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 OYW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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