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DF02 RYA

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,032 mi
Last recorded155,032 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 RYA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 155,032 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2018 148,478 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 139,188 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 127,150 miles

Child seat has been fitted

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

Hand brake just met need adisenents

Fail 22 Apr 2016 127,150 miles

Child seat has been fitted

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

Hand brake just met need adisenents

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 102,026 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 180,804 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 147,486 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 138,657 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 128,773 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 128,613 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 119,974 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 119,851 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 109,926 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 105,247 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 97,276 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 77,321 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 77,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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DF02 RYA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF02 RYA, 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 DF02 RYA registered?

DF02 RYA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is DF02 RYA safe to buy?

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