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VK02 BXO

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 BXO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2018

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside front to rear fuel lines corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 10 May 2017
Fail 3 May 2017

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 123,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 120,812 miles

both front lower arms have slight play in the bushes

centre exhaust bracket is corroding

o/s/rear antiroll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2014
Pass 23 Apr 2013 115,980 miles

exhaust system has a slight blow

rear brake discs are worn and starting to pitt on the inner faces

Pass 23 Apr 2012 114,455 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 112,225 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 112,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 106,753 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 106,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 101,204 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 93,022 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads getting low

n/s/f 3/5/3

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 225/55/zr16 95w

o/s/f 3/5/2

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres on 4mm

Pass 20 Apr 2007 84,980 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 74,944 miles

front wiper blades just clearing screen

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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VK02 BXO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 VK02 BXO, 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 VK02 BXO registered?

VK02 BXO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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