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2002 BMW 525
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- Registration RF02FBJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 25 Dec 2020
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 220,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
26 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 211,796 MI
Expiry date: 25 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
25 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 211,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 211,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp lens seriously defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded two front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 200,210 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 189,414 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 181,258 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2016 12 May 201515 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 170,914 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2015 15 May 201414 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 158,248 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2014 14 May 20139 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 145,257 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2013 9 Jul 20126 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 125,709 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2012 6 Jul 201116 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 106,802 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2011 16 Jul 201016 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 106,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
1 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 88,766 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2010 1 Jul 200930 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 77,307 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2009 30 Jul 200830 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 77,307 MI
30 Jul 20082 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 66,130 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2008 2 Jul 200718 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 53,210 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2007 18 May 2006You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
RF02FBJ was registered on 2002-04-29
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