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VK02 ZBC

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,154 mi
Last recorded173,154 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 173,154 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 165,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 159,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 150,865 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 150,865 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 114,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlights misty

Fail 19 Sep 2018 114,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlights misty

Pass 9 May 2016 105,807 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 101,934 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 95,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 95,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 87,094 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 87,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 82,231 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 75,180 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 68,822 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 60,616 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 60,616 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 51,232 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 40,532 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 36,191 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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VK02 ZBC is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 ZBC, 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 ZBC registered?

VK02 ZBC is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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