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VN52 MHO

2002 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,437 mi
Last recorded118,437 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 MHO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 118,437 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 114,106 miles

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 110,011 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Only has slight delamination (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 107,427 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 104,431 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 101,463 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are worn slightly on the edges

rear brake pads are getting a little low

slight differential oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 97,585 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 97,585 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2012 94,630 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 91,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 91,366 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Nov 2010 84,319 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 76,236 miles

engine management light on

rear number starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Nov 2008 65,813 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 52,043 miles

Front brake pads worn - Pads @ 5mm

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pads @ 4mm

Pass 20 Nov 2006 40,909 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 29,487 miles

Both front tyres are worn severely on inner and outer edges - Advise replacement ASAP

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)

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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VN52 MHO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VN52 MHO, 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 VN52 MHO registered?

VN52 MHO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is VN52 MHO safe to buy?

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