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RA02 OML

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,369 mi
Last recorded127,369 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 OML
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 127,369 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 119,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

rear disc corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2012 119,972 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

rear disc corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 117,080 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 107,828 miles

all anti roll bar links have slight play in ball joint

Pass 24 Aug 2009 91,431 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 75,571 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 60,758 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 40,326 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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RA02 OML is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RA02 OML, 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 RA02 OML registered?

RA02 OML is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is RA02 OML safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA02 OML shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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