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RF51 UKM

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,331 mi
Last recorded165,331 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 165,331 miles

Auto gearbox MIL illuminated

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

Offside rear tyre rubbing on arch liner

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play at nearside front suspension top mount

Fail 16 Jul 2015 165,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Auto Gearbox MIL light illuminated

Offside rear tyre rubbing on arch liner

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 160,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front damper has little or no damping

Fail 21 Jun 2014 160,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front damper has little or no damping

Pass 21 Dec 2012 158,076 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 158,076 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 149,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front to rear fuel pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 142,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake discs thin

fule pipes very corroded

rear brake discs thin

Fail 5 Jan 2011 142,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake discs thin

fule pipes very corroded

rear brake discs thin

Pass 23 Dec 2009 135,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 117,065 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 117,065 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 103,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wiper blades not clearing very well

Low tone horn is not working

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Screw in the neaside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2008 103,851 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wiper blades not clearing very well

Low tone horn is not working

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Screw in the neaside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2007 90,523 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 90,211 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2006 70,959 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 UKM is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UKM, 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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RF51 UKM is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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