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RJ02 DYN

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,315 mi
Last recorded108,315 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 DYN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 108,315 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 103,227 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 95,630 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside

Pass 7 May 2016 89,248 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 81,908 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,455 miles

steering rack slightly damp on both ends but not dangerous

Pass 2 May 2013 74,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on edge

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 26 Apr 2012 69,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on edge

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 6 May 2011 66,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

front pads low

Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,015 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 62,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 55,575 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres perishing between treads

Pass 15 Apr 2009 55,575 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres perishing between treads

Fail 14 Apr 2008 49,514 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 49,514 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,395 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,490 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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RJ02 DYN is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RJ02 DYN, 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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RJ02 DYN is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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