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AJ02 VUY

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,634 mi
Last recorded138,634 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VUY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2018 138,634 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 128,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 116,058 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to manufacturers ware limit (3.5.1i)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 106,195 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 94,447 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 82,793 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,891 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 59,458 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 52,045 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 28 May 2009 48,266 miles

rear brakes imbalanced 31% osf brake pads soon

Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,712 miles

unseized bonnet safety catch

Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,099 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 32,060 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 VUY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

AJ02 VUY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is AJ02 VUY safe to buy?

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