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VO52 OBP

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

231,009 mi
Last recorded231,009 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 OBP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 231,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 231,009 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 229,825 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 228,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 228,606 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 227,621 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 227,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 226,450 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 226,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 224,851 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 222,243 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 219,643 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 219,641 miles

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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on dash.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 216,437 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2012 216,437 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

airbag warning light on.

cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2011 213,940 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 21 Sep 2010 210,856 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 210,852 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 207,749 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 199,288 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 177,279 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 131,618 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 82,385 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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VO52 OBP is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VO52 OBP, 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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VO52 OBP is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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