MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,132 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splits (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens misty (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens misty (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens misty (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens misty (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm, outer joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm, outer joint (2.4.G.2)
both front wiper blades are split
covers fitted to both outer sills
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm, outer joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm, outer joint (2.4.G.2)
both front wiper blades were not tested and are both split
covers fitted to both outer sills
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/sr tyre worn smooth on inner treads
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/sr tyre worn smooth on inner treads
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/sf tyre worn on outer treads
n/sr tyre worn on inner & outer treads
o/sf tyre worn smooth on outer treads
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
covers fitted to both outer sills
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
covers fitted to both outer sills and front floors
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/sf tyre wearing on inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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VF02 LME is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VF02 LME, 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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VF02 LME is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 23 April 2002.
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