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PY02 RKJ

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,822 mi
Last recorded110,822 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 RKJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 110,822 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 110,822 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2014 103,781 miles

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

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 8 May 2013 95,860 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 95,860 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 85,085 miles

225/55/16

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 85,082 miles

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

225/55/16

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 75,119 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Apr 2010 67,192 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 56,448 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 46,728 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 36,853 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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PY02 RKJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PY02 RKJ, 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 PY02 RKJ?

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What year was PY02 RKJ registered?

PY02 RKJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is PY02 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY02 RKJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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