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SE02 VYS

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

128,325 mi
Last recorded128,325 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE02 VYS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 128,325 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 127,902 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 127,870 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Oct 2024 127,868 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Oct 2023 127,578 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 127,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 125,787 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 123,689 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 122,031 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 119,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 115,683 miles

Nearside Rear Lower dry suspension bush very noisey

Fail 30 Oct 2018 115,683 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower dry suspension bush very noisey

Pass 1 Nov 2017 111,861 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 106,914 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 101,322 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 101,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 95,579 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 90,267 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 90,267 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 83,359 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Oct 2011 77,676 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,042 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 67,520 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre at 2.5mm legal limit is 1.6mm

Fail 30 Oct 2009 67,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise N/S/R tyre at 2.5mm legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,611 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 61,611 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 55,970 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,767 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 50,767 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 44,697 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 44,697 miles

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

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

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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SE02 VYS is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 SE02 VYS, 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 SE02 VYS registered?

SE02 VYS is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is SE02 VYS safe to buy?

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