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SG02 OWD

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,166 mi
Last recorded140,166 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 OWD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 140,166 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside edge and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 140,153 miles

Headlamp aim too low both n/s & o/s (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger's seat insecure rear seat (6.2.A.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing n/s/f , o/s/f , n/s/r , o/s/r (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside edge and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 132,119 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 120,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 120,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 109,969 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 90,878 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 85,146 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,860 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,589 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,313 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres, edge wear and tread wear indicator showing

gearbox oil leaks(tailshaft seal)

rear offside drop link worn and slight lift

slight sppeage at both steering boots

Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,896 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 30,896 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 20,127 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SG02 OWD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG02 OWD, 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 SG02 OWD registered?

SG02 OWD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is SG02 OWD safe to buy?

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