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VO52 TCV

2002 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,267 mi
Last recorded165,267 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 TCV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 165,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play by hub fitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on front brake pipes

corrosion on rear inner sills

Pass 3 Jun 2021 157,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 26 May 2021 157,592 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 May 2020 149,613 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2020 149,610 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 148,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 136,281 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 117,828 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 113,084 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 10 Nov 2014 113,084 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2013 107,257 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 107,256 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 100,847 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

rear discs slightly corroded on the inner face

Pass 22 Nov 2011 94,734 miles

air bag light is on

Fail 22 Nov 2011 94,734 miles

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

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

air bag light is on

Pass 16 Nov 2010 87,231 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 86,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 78,806 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 78,806 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 66,080 miles

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)

offside front tyre inner and outer edges unevenly worn

Pass 23 Nov 2007 58,078 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,535 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 40,703 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 TCV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey 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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

VO52 TCV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is VO52 TCV safe to buy?

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