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VN02 OYU

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,120 mi
Last recorded176,120 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 OYU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 176,120 miles

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

engine mil on

Pass 9 Jul 2013 173,369 miles

n/s/f mirror cracked

oil leak engine

Fail 9 Jul 2013 173,369 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f mirror cracked

oil leak engine

Pass 18 Aug 2011
Pass 10 Aug 2010 153,218 miles

air bag ligh on

Fail 4 Aug 2010 153,091 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

air bag ligh on

Fail 18 Feb 2010

Front Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

air bag light on

Pass 4 Feb 2009 130,101 miles

air bag light on

Pass 16 Jan 2008 128,391 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 128,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 115,014 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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VN02 OYU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN02 OYU registered?

VN02 OYU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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The MOT history for VN02 OYU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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