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AK02 SSO

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

183,207 mi
Last recorded183,207 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 SSO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 183,207 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r brake dragging slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2012 165,483 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 165,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2011 151,626 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 133,723 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 118,207 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 101,996 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

some wear in front brake discs and pads

Pass 25 Oct 2007 86,702 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 71,638 miles

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

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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AK02 SSO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK02 SSO, 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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AK02 SSO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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