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DY02 OTW

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,741 mi
Last recorded184,741 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 OTW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 184,741 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f 'D' rubber has slight movement

n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

o/s/f drop link slight play and gaiters deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2013 175,278 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both lower front arm inner bushes starting to split

Pass 7 Aug 2012 163,195 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 163,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 152,852 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 143,076 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 142,833 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 131,908 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 131,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

dry squek - noise coming from o/s trackrod joint in steering rack when wheel is shaken from side to side

o/s jacking point cushions both missing

Pass 16 Jul 2008 119,745 miles

n/s rear differential seal leaks

Pass 12 Jul 2007 107,962 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 107,924 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 97,139 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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DY02 OTW is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DY02 OTW, 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 DY02 OTW registered?

DY02 OTW is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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