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RF51 BUP

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

176,021 mi
Last recorded176,021 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 BUP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 176,021 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 176,021 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 165,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 165,855 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 160,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi's (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 155,047 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 155,047 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 149,253 miles

Offside Front steering arm ball joint play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 149,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering arm ball joint play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 137,669 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 137,626 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 127,465 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2018 127,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 117,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2017 117,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 May 2016 105,592 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 105,584 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 97,236 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2015 97,236 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 87,462 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 87,334 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,418 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,484 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 81,855 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 76,180 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 66,457 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 59,537 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 51,208 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 44,920 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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RF51 BUP is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 RF51 BUP, 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 RF51 BUP registered?

RF51 BUP is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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