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BP02 OXM

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

200,112 mi
Last recorded200,112 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 OXM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 200,112 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 200,084 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 194,241 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 194,241 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 187,429 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 187,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 179,493 miles

Both wiper blades slightly torn.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust down pipe bracket corroded.

Heat shield above fuel tank loose.

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 171,650 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 171,627 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 162,024 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 161,990 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 161,990 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 153,066 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 147,946 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 142,141 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 137,615 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 137,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 124,838 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 124,670 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 113,181 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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BP02 OXM is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BP02 OXM, 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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BP02 OXM is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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