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RA02 PMY

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 PMY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

head lamps has a film om the lens both sides

n/s/f wheel bearing noise

n/s/r top suspension arm has play

o/s/steering rack boot perishing

oil leak

small split in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 22 Nov 2018 131,676 miles

Nearside Front drop link boot small cut

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter slight pin hole

Nearside Rear slight play in n/s/r top suspension arm

both front headlamps misty

both front tyres worn on edges

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f wheel bearing nosey

oil leaks

steering slightly stiff

Pass 25 Nov 2017 129,024 miles

small cut in n/s steering rack boot

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust heat shield broken away

Pass 5 Nov 2016 125,052 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 120,570 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear pads worn

oil leak

slight play in rear upper ball joint

Fail 12 Nov 2015 120,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear pads starting to wear.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

temporary twist fuel cap fitted.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 113,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2013 106,783 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 99,870 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 92,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside headlight has poor beam pattern

offside front tyre is worn unevenly

Pass 30 Nov 2011 92,060 miles

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

nearside headlight has poor beam pattern

offside front tyre is worn unevenly

Pass 17 Nov 2010 84,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2009 75,908 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no rear belts checked due to child seats

offside screen wash jet not working

Pass 12 Nov 2009 75,908 miles

no rear belts checked due to child seats

offside screen wash jet not working

Pass 17 Nov 2008 67,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats in rear - unable carry out full seat belt inspection on all rear belts

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 59,991 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 53,198 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 46,281 miles

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)

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 PMY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PMY, 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

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What year was RA02 PMY registered?

RA02 PMY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 10 July 2002.

Is RA02 PMY safe to buy?

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