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BF02 UMO

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,729 mi
Last recorded122,729 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 UMO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 122,729 miles

front exhaust front fixings showing advance corrsion

front tyres showing wear on both edges

n/s front anti roll link slight movement

rear exhaust heat shield not secure

Fail 27 Sep 2012 122,729 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front exhaust front fixings showing advance corrsion

front tyres showing wear on both edges

n/s front anti roll link slight movement

rear exhaust heat shield not secure

Pass 4 Oct 2011 114,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 114,805 miles

Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 106,565 miles

front bumper damage

rear tyres 3mm tread

Fail 2 Sep 2010 106,565 miles

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

front bumper damage

rear tyres 3mm tread

Pass 28 Jul 2009 98,329 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 88,270 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s rear tyre on limit 225/55/16

Pass 5 Apr 2007 79,186 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 66,948 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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BF02 UMO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF02 UMO, 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 BF02 UMO registered?

BF02 UMO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is BF02 UMO safe to buy?

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