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BG02 OEA

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,323 mi
Last recorded163,323 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 OEA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 163,323 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jan 2021 163,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 161,245 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 161,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 152,007 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 137,457 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 123,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 119,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 116,844 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 114,568 miles

handbrake performance slight low

Pass 15 Jun 2011 112,345 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 102,760 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

both registration plates lettering irregularly spaced

exhaust bracket corroded / broken

Fail 30 Apr 2010 102,760 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust bracket corroded / broken

Pass 2 Apr 2009 87,023 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 87,023 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 74,610 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,607 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 56,397 miles

child seat n/s rear

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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BG02 OEA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG02 OEA, 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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BG02 OEA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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