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DS52 BYW

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,775 mi
Last recorded83,775 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 BYW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 83,775 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 71,875 miles

Nearside 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 Outer Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,319 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 61,317 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,469 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 14 Nov 2006 45,237 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 37,411 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 2-3 MM OUTSIDE EDGES

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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DS52 BYW is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DS52 BYW, 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

How do I check the history of DS52 BYW?

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What year was DS52 BYW registered?

DS52 BYW is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is DS52 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 BYW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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