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AJ02 VTO

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,011 mi
Last recorded102,011 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VTO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 102,011 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 94,137 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2014 88,038 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 83,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2012 78,038 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt fittings

metal brake pipe front to rear and n/side rear rusty

Fail 21 May 2012 78,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt fittings

metal brake pipe front to rear and n/side rear rusty

Pass 25 May 2011 72,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 May 2010 65,974 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 60,408 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 54,726 miles

both rear tyres inner edge of tyres cracking

Pass 18 May 2007 48,830 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 41,873 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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AJ02 VTO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AJ02 VTO, 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 AJ02 VTO registered?

AJ02 VTO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is AJ02 VTO safe to buy?

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