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CA02 VTO

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,630 mi
Last recorded128,630 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 VTO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 128,630 miles

Oil leak

differential damp

eml light on

parking brake only just makes minimum requirement seventeen percent

slight smearing nearside wiper blade

Fail 30 Apr 2015 128,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

differential damp

eml light on

slight smearing nearside wiper blade

Pass 22 Apr 2014 118,009 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre brake light notworking

eml light on

Pass 27 Apr 2013 107,131 miles

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

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

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

slight play in offside rackend

Pass 17 Apr 2012 95,440 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 17 Apr 2012 95,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 14 Apr 2011 83,327 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers smeary

Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,815 miles

E.M.L light on

slight play in offside front rackend

Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,361 miles

centre brake light not working

handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre worn low and perished

power steering resivoir damp

wiper blades poor

Fail 30 Apr 2009 55,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre worn low and perished

power steering resivoir damp

wiper blades poor

Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,734 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,135 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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CA02 VTO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CA02 VTO, 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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CA02 VTO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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