MOT Status
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95,712 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust mounting defective flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear heat shield loose
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Corrosion to mount (6.1.2 (a))
bulb fail light on dash for o/s/r.
n/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm and signs of heavy cracking/perishing.
o/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm and signs of heavy cracking/perishing.
plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.
rear brake discs rusty lip.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R16W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
bulb fail light on dash for o/s/r.
n/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm and signs of heavy cracking/perishing.
o/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm and signs of heavy cracking/perishing.
plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.
rear brake discs rusty lip.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle underside.
n/s/f tyre signs of perishing.
o/s/f tyre signs of perishing.
o/s/r tyre 2-3 mm and signs of perishing.
plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle underside.
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 running along side tank on the o/s. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracks in outer side wall (able to see cords in places) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/f tyre signs of perishing.
o/s/f tyre signs of perishing.
o/s/r metal section of brake pipe corroded (advise replacement)
o/s/r tyre 2-3 mm and signs of perishing.
plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle underside.
all 4 tyres signs of cracking/perished.
various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion (especially the two running up by the tank on the o/s.)
n/s/f shock light oil mist.
orange (cog !) light on dash suspect gear box fault.
various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.
slight oil mist n/s/f shock.
various brake pipes signs of corrosion.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Lower rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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DY02 SWO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 DY02 SWO, 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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DY02 SWO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 26 April 2002.
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