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VU02 DXO

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

206,793 mi
Last recorded206,793 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 206,793 miles

bad oil leak on engine

both front shockers starting to leak

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

front brake balance n/s slow borderline

Pass 17 Jan 2015 191,992 miles

condition both headlamp glasses and beam intensity

corrosion off side front sill

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on main brake pipes

front brake balance near side slow

movement off side rear upper suspension arm BORDERLINE

Fail 18 Jan 2014 182,323 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

wear in n/s/f and n/s/r anti roll bar link joint BORDERLINE

Pass 18 Jan 2014 182,323 miles

wear in n/s/f and n/s/r anti roll bar link joint BORDERLINE

Pass 24 Jan 2013 170,062 miles

brake warning light on dash

front brake balance n/s slow

wear in n/s/f anti roll bar link borderline

Fail 22 Jan 2013 170,054 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 159,189 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

air bag light on

Fail 5 Jan 2012 159,117 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

air bag light on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 147,109 miles

Airbag warnning light on

Chips on screen

Corosion to both rear brake pipes to flexi

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 134,452 miles

air bag fault warning light on

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 17 Jan 2009 124,301 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 111,376 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 110,922 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 110,928 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

front brake pads well worn

rear tyres on limit

Pass 28 Feb 2006 95,870 miles

Recommend attention to horn

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 DXO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VU02 DXO, 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 DXO registered?

VU02 DXO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is VU02 DXO safe to buy?

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