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BK02 OMO

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

218,592 mi
Last recorded218,592 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 OMO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 218,592 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 218,465 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 208,671 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 197,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 197,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 190,757 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 190,757 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 182,272 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 21 Jan 2016 166,334 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 159,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2015 15,960 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 151,567 miles

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

Nearside front Brake Pad Wear Indicator Wire Broken

Oil leak

Slight Corrosion Front To Rear Fuel Pipes

Fail 13 Jan 2014 151,567 miles

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

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

Nearside front Brake Pad Wear Indicator Wire Broken

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Slight Corrosion Front To Rear Fuel Pipes

Pass 15 Jan 2013 147,580 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 147,580 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 140,200 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 134,568 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 134,512 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 127,335 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 117,345 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 117,331 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 82,100 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 78,977 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 70,557 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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BK02 OMO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BK02 OMO, 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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BK02 OMO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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