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VF02 LVM

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,804 mi
Last recorded179,804 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 LVM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 179,804 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 170,364 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 161,344 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 152,994 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise only n/s front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 7 May 2015 152,994 miles

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

advise only n/s front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 3 May 2014 143,464 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 132,967 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 123,941 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 123,941 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 116,934 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Apr 2010 113,372 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 113,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 108,559 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 103,503 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 103,498 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 97,713 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 97,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2006 90,486 miles

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

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

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

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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VF02 LVM is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VF02 LVM, 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 VF02 LVM registered?

VF02 LVM is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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