MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,323 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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) ()
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) ()
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))
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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
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
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
handbrake performance slight low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
both registration plates lettering irregularly spaced
exhaust bracket corroded / broken
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
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
child seat n/s rear
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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