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VO02 CKF

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,445 mi
Last recorded114,445 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 CKF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 114,445 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of various items

Pass 20 Sep 2024 109,122 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 23 Aug 2023 102,874 miles

Under vehicle covers obscuring view of some items

Pass 23 Sep 2022 98,895 miles

Front Under tray fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 9 Sep 2021 95,652 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 95,066 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 93,291 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 93,291 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 90,799 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 90,799 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 87,850 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 87,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 83,792 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,918 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre inner side wall damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2015 80,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre inner side wall damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2014 7,716 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 74,357 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,305 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 22 Mar 2012 70,305 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2011 64,409 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 58,086 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 53,838 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear. unable to check seat belt properly

Fail 14 Mar 2009 53,736 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

child seat fitted to nearside rear. unable to check seat belt properly

Pass 20 Mar 2008 47,235 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,528 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,393 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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VO02 CKF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VO02 CKF, 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 VO02 CKF registered?

VO02 CKF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is VO02 CKF safe to buy?

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