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VN02 OYF

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,434 mi
Last recorded176,434 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 OYF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 176,434 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2024 176,434 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 175,228 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 175,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 172,489 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 172,489 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 168,906 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 163,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 156,932 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 150,620 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2. next to tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 150,620 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2. next to tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 145,524 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 136,571 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 136,571 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 127,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 113,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 113,091 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 103,743 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 103,743 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre deteriorated/cracked inbetween tread

Pass 7 Sep 2011 98,164 miles

advise o/s/r tyre deterioated betweeen tread

Pass 7 Sep 2010 93,057 miles

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 7 Sep 2009 87,778 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 82,745 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 82,745 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 76,701 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 76,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 71,302 miles

Nearside 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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VN02 OYF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN02 OYF, 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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VN02 OYF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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