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AM02 OJV

2002 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,234 mi
Last recorded114,234 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 OJV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2010 114,234 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake pads wearing thin

some surface corrosion o/s + n/s rear brake discs but not affecting performance

Pass 10 Feb 2010 114,234 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

some surface corrosion o/s + n/s rear brake discs but not affecting performance

Pass 25 Sep 2009 111,139 miles

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

fuel pipe slightly corrodierd

o/s/r stop lamp slightly cracked

Fail 25 Sep 2009 111,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake pipe slightly slighty corroded

fuel pipe slightly corrodierd

o/s/r stop lamp slightly cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2008 95,590 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

offside rear indicator lense slightly cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2007 85,256 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 76,190 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 76,190 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 66,687 miles

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

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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AM02 OJV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AM02 OJV, 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 AM02 OJV registered?

AM02 OJV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is AM02 OJV safe to buy?

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