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VU02 BKK

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

182,601 mi
Last recorded182,601 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 BKK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 182,601 miles

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

Chip on screen

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

Wear to rear brake pads

Pass 18 Nov 2014 163,839 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 163,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 162,857 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Corosion to main brake pipes front to rear

Corosion to main fuel pipes

Pass 23 Jul 2012 156,031 miles

Corosion to nearside main fuel pipes

Corosion to offside main to rear flexi's

Wear to all 4 tyres on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2011 146,092 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 138,101 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 199,185 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 180,165 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 180,165 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 153,768 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 115,400 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 87,246 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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VU02 BKK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VU02 BKK, 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 VU02 BKK registered?

VU02 BKK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is VU02 BKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 BKK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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