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RA02 OPE

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,201 mi
Last recorded137,201 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 OPE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 137,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front worn very close to limmit

Offside Front wearing close to limmit

Fail 2 Aug 2016 137,152 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front worn very close to limmit

Offside Front wearing close to limmit

Pass 12 Aug 2015 129,430 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 129,426 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 118,027 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 116,510 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 110,541 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 100,878 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 92,160 miles

offside andd nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges close to limit

slight play in off side and nearside rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 31 Oct 2009 92,131 miles

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

offside andd nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges close to limit

slight play in off side and nearside rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 1 Nov 2008 79,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to undertays on offside and center

nearside hand brake effort low

Pass 1 Nov 2008 79,191 miles

damage to undertays on offside and center

nearside hand brake effort low

Pass 23 Jun 2007 61,244 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,204 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 OPE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA02 OPE, 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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RA02 OPE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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