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SM02 OVC

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,174 mi
Last recorded135,174 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 OVC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 135,174 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Undertrays fitted

Vehicle undesealed

Fail 29 May 2019 135,086 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Undertrays fitted

Vehicle undesealed

Fail 28 May 2019 134,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded x 2 ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

both headlamps faded/scratched

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 127,329 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Fail 29 May 2018 127,241 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks In boot (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 31 May 2017 120,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Underside along o/s sill (3.6.B.2c)

Horn weak

Offside Rear Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2017 120,946 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Underside along o/s sill (3.6.B.2c)

Horn weak

Offside Rear Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 120,170 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2015 120,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2014 109,526 miles

some brake pipes have been greased

Fail 28 Nov 2014 109,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

some brake pipes have been greased

Pass 26 Nov 2013 101,175 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 101,135 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 92,034 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have shoulder wear

front exhaust clamp corroded but still supporting system

Fail 13 Nov 2012 92,034 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have shoulder wear

front exhaust clamp corroded but still supporting system

Pass 30 Nov 2011 84,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 76,439 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,781 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 57,579 miles

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

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

front discs slightly lipped + rear discs slightly lipped

n/s outer driveshaft gaiter leaking

sligh oil leak rear diff

Pass 3 Dec 2007 48,168 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,749 miles

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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SM02 OVC is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SM02 OVC, 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 SM02 OVC registered?

SM02 OVC is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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