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AM02 VSC

2002 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,751 mi
Last recorded145,751 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 VSC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 145,751 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 142,518 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 136,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 123,398 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 123,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 114,815 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine top cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 114,815 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine top cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 96,982 miles

ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED

Nearside Front BRAKE BACKING SHIELD CORRODED.

Fail 14 Oct 2015 96,982 miles

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

ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

Front EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Nearside Front BRAKE BACKING SHIELD CORRODED.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 88,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 84,595 miles

exhaust bracket corroded off

Pass 29 Oct 2012 83,099 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 81,250 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 81,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 77,559 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 77,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 74,822 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 74,822 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 69,886 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 61,007 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 51,269 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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AM02 VSC is a 2002 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VSC, 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 AM02 VSC registered?

AM02 VSC is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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