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RY51 UOC

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,512 mi
Last recorded150,512 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 UOC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 150,512 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 146,995 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 146,995 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 139,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 136,810 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 123,463 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 118,479 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 109,160 miles

Both Rear Tyres On Legal Limit

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)

Offside Rear Anti roll bar drop link has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 3 Jan 2014 100,143 miles

advise both front tyres slight wear inner edge

advise both rear tyres wear inner edge

advise front tracking

Pass 18 Dec 2012 94,958 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2011 90,496 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 85,789 miles

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress front lamps.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 79,388 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 79,388 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges check tracking

Pass 2 Jan 2009 71,015 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm has play

Pass 10 Jan 2008 64,368 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 56,083 miles

front discs worn rear brake pads very low

Pass 18 Jan 2006 45,747 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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RY51 UOC is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RY51 UOC, 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

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What year was RY51 UOC registered?

RY51 UOC is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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