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AU02 VUD

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,538 mi
Last recorded99,538 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VUD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 99,538 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 99,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 91,460 miles

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

front brake application slightly uneven

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 13 Nov 2013 91,460 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application slightly uneven

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 2 Oct 2013 91,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 86,066 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 77,691 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 72,280 miles

advise front pads getting low

Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,612 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 61,548 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 54,750 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 54,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 53,838 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 48,752 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 37,623 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 VUD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VUD, 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 VUD registered?

AU02 VUD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is AU02 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 VUD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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