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DY02 SWO

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,712 mi
Last recorded95,712 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 SWO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 95,712 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 15 Nov 2024 87,165 miles

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))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 87,165 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 78,786 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corrosion to mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 71,568 miles

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.

Fail 25 Nov 2022 71,568 miles

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.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 66,200 miles

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.

Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,188 miles

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.

Fail 1 Dec 2020 62,188 miles

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.

Pass 27 Nov 2019 58,176 miles

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.)

Pass 14 Nov 2018 52,926 miles

n/s/f shock light oil mist.

orange (cog !) light on dash suspect gear box fault.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 29 Nov 2017 49,822 miles

slight oil mist n/s/f shock.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 44,446 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,944 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 34,300 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,056 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,499 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,898 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,264 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 232,241 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 232,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,316 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,833 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 16,833 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,424 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY02 SWO?

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What year was DY02 SWO registered?

DY02 SWO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is DY02 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY02 SWO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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