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FA02 VXL

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

263,034 mi
Last recorded263,034 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 VXL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 263,034 miles

Rear both sills corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2019 263,034 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear both sills corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 246,912 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 234,164 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 223,700 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 217,425 miles

rear exhaust box corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2014 217,425 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2013 205,793 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 198,187 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 189,819 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 189,817 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 181,871 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 164,492 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 164,476 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 143,146 miles

advize crack in front no. plate

advize front wipers smearing slightly

advize slight freeplay in n/s/r suspension top arm

advize small chip in front screen

Fail 9 Jul 2008 142,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 119,183 miles

advize o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2006 90,047 miles

Low tone horn in-op

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Wipers smearing

o/s/f fog lamp lens smashed

Pass 25 Jun 2005 56,073 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges †

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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FA02 VXL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FA02 VXL, 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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FA02 VXL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is FA02 VXL safe to buy?

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