CarVerify

Free Car Check

RJ02 SNN

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

189,729 mi
Last recorded189,729 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 SNN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 189,729 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2020 184,950 miles

Nearside Front dip beam dim

engine cover fitted, fuel smell under bonnet

rearjacking point area corroded

sill kit fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2020 184,950 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing seat belt buckle clip (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front dip beam dim

engine cover fitted, fuel smell under bonnet

rearjacking point area corroded

sill kit fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 180,199 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear inner sills at jacking point corroding

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2019 180,189 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear inner sills at jacking point corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 173,155 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link slight play

pad warning light on

Pass 9 Mar 2017 164,603 miles

both rear flexible brake hose's perished

Fail 3 Mar 2017 164,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both flexys (7.1.2)

both rear flexible brake hose's perished

Pass 13 Feb 2016 154,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flex damaged slight blow

rear tyres worn

Pass 21 Feb 2015 146,663 miles

nearside front dip patten weak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexys deteriorated

offside front tyre worn edges close to limit

Pass 28 Feb 2014 138,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

offside front tyre worn edges

Fail 28 Feb 2014 138,171 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

offside front tyre worn edges

Pass 2 Mar 2013 125,620 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

both front anti roll bar drop link top boots damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2012 117,288 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 3 Mar 2011 105,857 miles

front pads look low

Fail 3 Mar 2011 105,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front pads look low

Pass 2 Mar 2010 98,386 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 1 Mar 2010 98,369 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 11 Mar 2009 89,035 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 78,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2007 69,260 miles

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)

nearside front tyre slight scrubbing on outter edge

Fail 1 Mar 2007 69,260 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre slight scrubbing on outter edge

Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,957 miles

Near side rear tyre 2mm only.

Off side rear tyre 2.5mm only.

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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RJ02 SNN is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RJ02 SNN, 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

How do I check the history of RJ02 SNN?

You can check the full history of RJ02 SNN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RJ02 SNN registered?

RJ02 SNN is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is RJ02 SNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ02 SNN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ02 SNN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RJ02 SNN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.