MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dimm (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Unable to adjust and loose lens (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both front and rear brake sensor wires disconnected
Centre rear seat belt buckle missing
Engine covers and undertrays
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre rear seat belt buckle missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres worn low on inside edges, slight tyre wall damage n/s/f outer
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres worn low on inside edges, slight tyre wall damage n/s/f outer
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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ST02 EHC is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 ST02 EHC, 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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ST02 EHC is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2002.
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