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RA02 PSY

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

218,313 mi
Last recorded218,313 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 218,313 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake disc shield insecure

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecre

oil on the min

Fail 3 Mar 2022 218,313 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake disc shield insecure

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecre

oil on the min

Pass 15 Oct 2020 216,160 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2019 214,049 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 214,049 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 211,557 miles

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

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing rubber slightly split ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2017 208,430 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 208,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 205,944 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 203,707 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 200,934 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 198,120 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 194,464 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 191,005 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 185,945 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 185,935 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 28 May 2009 173,171 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 155,528 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 154,891 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 129,398 miles

n/s front lower wing plastic panel is loose

Pass 23 Jun 2006 108,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PSY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PSY, 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 PSY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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