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RL02 WMT

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,376 mi
Last recorded179,376 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 WMT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 179,376 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 160,157 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Oil Leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 143,109 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 141,549 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear fuel lines corroded

rear heat shield broken away from fixing points

Pass 2 Apr 2014 131,069 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 123,186 miles

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

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

slight play both front lower arm bushes

Fail 23 Apr 2013 123,186 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

slight play both front lower arm bushes

Pass 10 Apr 2012 120,779 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Both rear brake hoses deteriorating.

Chip and crack in windscreen.

Front number plate damaged.

Slight free play in nearside rear antiroll bar drop link.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 120,579 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Both rear brake hoses deteriorating.

Chip and crack in windscreen.

Engine quite smokey.

Engine quite smokey.

Front number plate damaged.

Slight free play in nearside rear antiroll bar drop link.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 114,955 miles

Both rear brake hoses cracking and deteriorating slightly.

Middle exhaust bracket to gearbox broken and deteriorated.

Nail found in sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

Nearside rear antiroll bar drop link has slight play and dust boots split and leaking.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 114,955 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear brake hoses cracking and deteriorating slightly.

Middle exhaust bracket to gearbox broken and deteriorated.

Nail found in sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

Nearside rear antiroll bar drop link has slight play and dust boots split and leaking.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 111,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 100,732 miles

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

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

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

off side front tyre wearing on the iner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2008 80,980 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 54,862 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,721 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 44,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

rear discs corrosion present at time of test.

Pass 10 Nov 2005 40,597 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 39,385 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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RL02 WMT is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RL02 WMT, 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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RL02 WMT is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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