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DU02 VYV

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

237,304 mi
Last recorded237,304 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 VYV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 237,304 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019
Pass 17 Apr 2018

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Handbrake reading low

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 192,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 192,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 180,780 miles

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)

rear passenger seats not available to test

Pass 9 Feb 2015 168,701 miles

(both rear) inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 157,885 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 157,878 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 18 Feb 2013 144,273 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 128,745 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 119,924 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside front discs are worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 110,901 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 99,958 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 88,773 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 75,353 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 60,929 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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DU02 VYV 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 88.9%.

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 DU02 VYV, 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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What year was DU02 VYV registered?

DU02 VYV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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