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VO52 OAZ

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

224,908 mi
Last recorded224,908 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 OAZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 224,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake sticking slighting

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak from engine

Rear subframe bushes slightly worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 224,908 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake sticking slighting

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak from engine

Rear subframe bushes slightly worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2016 220,928 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition inner face

Both front brakes metal back plates insecure

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Both rear metal brake pipes rusty

Middle box exhaust clamp broken

N/S/F tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 24 May 2016 220,927 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front brake discs in poor condition inner face

Both front brakes metal back plates insecure

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Both rear metal brake pipes rusty

Middle box exhaust clamp broken

N/S/F tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 208,315 miles

Engine oil leak from intercooler area.

Front exhaust clamp has corroded away

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Horn tone poor.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 208,315 miles

Engine oil leak from intercooler area.

Front exhaust clamp has corroded away

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Horn tone poor.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 190,279 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

Nearside rear tyre rotaing in the wrong direction but no instruction on tyre sidewall

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 190,265 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

Nearside rear tyre rotaing in the wrong direction but no instruction on tyre sidewall

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 190,251 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Both front and offside rear tyres worn on edges.

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

Nearside rear tyre rotating in the wrong direction but no instruction on tyre sidewall.

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 176,961 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 162,979 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 162,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 151,198 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 140,302 miles

Oil leak

verious oil leaks from engine

Fail 27 Feb 2010 140,154 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside reflector insecure

verious oil leaks from engine

Pass 28 Feb 2009 129,095 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 129,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 119,218 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 119,218 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 107,173 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 107,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 89,274 miles

Drivers Side Rear Tyre Has a Nail In It

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VO52 OAZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VO52 OAZ, 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 VO52 OAZ registered?

VO52 OAZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is VO52 OAZ safe to buy?

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