MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,334 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Slight brake bind at O/S/R brake
Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Engine cooling fan noisy when coming on at engine idle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/F inner wing plastic cover at underside of bumper burst
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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SA02 VLU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SA02 VLU, 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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How do I check the history of SA02 VLU?
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What year was SA02 VLU registered?
SA02 VLU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 16 May 2002.
Is SA02 VLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA02 VLU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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