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BV02 UFK

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,220 mi
Last recorded174,220 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 UFK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 174,220 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 174,220 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 155,690 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 155,675 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle O/S/R (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 132,647 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 132,647 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT BRACKET BROKEN (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low N/S (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working O/S (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH SIDE REARS (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 125,012 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 121,012 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 114,571 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 108,964 miles

slight exhaust blow on offside front flexy

Pass 17 May 2011 97,889 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle flexi has been repaired and banged

Fail 10 May 2011 97,888 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 90,043 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 78,843 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)

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Pass 7 Mar 2008 72,287 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 116,664 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 116,664 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 77,192 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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BV02 UFK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV02 UFK, 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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BV02 UFK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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