MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
304,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
n/s and o/s front tyres are low to 2mm
n/s/r tyre low to 2mm
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front exhaust mounting bracket insecure
front number plate cracked
n/s and o/s front tyres are low to 2mm
n/s and o/s rear lower hub bush/ball joint slight play
n/s/r tyre low to 2mm
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
two rear tyres slight low on tread 2mm left on them
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
two rear tyres slight low on tread 2mm left on them
wear in both rear anti roll bar links
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RE52 VKS is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 RE52 VKS, 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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RE52 VKS is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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