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SF02 AVD

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,991 mi
Last recorded146,991 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 AVD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 146,991 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 137,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 124,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 112,694 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn and corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 98,591 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded with surface rust

Fail 13 Sep 2011 98,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs slightly corroded with surface rust

Pass 29 Jul 2010 93,230 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 93,229 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 86,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 86,215 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 74,583 miles

Slight play in both the front wheels.

The O/S/R tyre is starting to wear on the centre tread and it has a nail in it.

The difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes is right on the limit and also a slight warp.

The rear brake discs and pads are starting to wear.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 74,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight play in both the front wheels.

The O/S/R tyre is starting to wear on the centre tread and it has a nail in it.

The difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes is right on the limit and also a slight warp.

The rear brake discs and pads are starting to wear.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 62,237 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 50,180 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 39,110 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 38,999 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jun 2005 38,964 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight indifference in rate of increase in rear brakes. †Slight wear on inner edges on both front tyres.

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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SF02 AVD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SF02 AVD, 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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SF02 AVD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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