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FJ02 VAH

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,945 mi
Last recorded123,945 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 VAH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 123,945 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 123,945 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 120,469 miles

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

surface corrosion on offside rear inner and outer sills

Fail 19 May 2025 120,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

surface corrosion on offside rear inner and outer sills

Pass 16 May 2024 116,830 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 111,477 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak - minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff - minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 104,329 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 104,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall perished - 225/55/16 conti (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 conti (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 97,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front brake backplate slight loose

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brakes noisy

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 13 May 2020 94,735 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 90,256 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 90,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 83,135 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 83,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,866 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 77,840 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,738 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,642 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,647 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,403 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,296 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,665 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,533 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,913 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,253 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,842 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,861 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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FJ02 VAH is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJ02 VAH, 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 FJ02 VAH registered?

FJ02 VAH is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is FJ02 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ02 VAH shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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