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SO02 OHV

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

280,665 mi
Last recorded280,665 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 OHV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2018 280,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear lower wish bone bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 272,448 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 212,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Both wipers slightly smeary

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 272,383 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above fuel tank and axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above fuel tank and axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front bumper come away slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 261,415 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 261,278 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 251,683 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 238,596 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 227,324 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 214,434 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 210,501 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 181,799 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 181,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 172,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2009 159,614 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 157,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 122,453 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 110,424 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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SO02 OHV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO02 OHV, 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 SO02 OHV registered?

SO02 OHV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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