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DG52 VVJ

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,422 mi
Last recorded149,422 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 VVJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 149,422 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear radious arms have slight play in pin and bush

parking brake just met legal requirements

rear both brake pipes corrorded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 144,077 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Dec 2017 144,077 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 130,614 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 130,614 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 118,692 miles

front brake pads appear low

off side front brake binding

off side front flexible brake hose perished

Fail 15 Oct 2015 118,692 miles

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

front brake pads appear low

off side front brake binding

off side front flexible brake hose perished

Pass 29 Oct 2014 108,416 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 108,416 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 99,540 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 99,538 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 92,416 miles

slight play in near side front anti-roll bar link

Fail 13 Oct 2012 92,416 miles

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

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

slight play in near side front anti-roll bar link

Pass 10 Oct 2011 85,047 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 75,913 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 66,567 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,428 miles

front tyres cracking in tred

Pass 20 Oct 2007 50,017 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 40,920 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 32,276 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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DG52 VVJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG52 VVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG52 VVJ registered?

DG52 VVJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is DG52 VVJ safe to buy?

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