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EA02 RXS

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,146 mi
Last recorded196,146 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 RXS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 196,146 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 181,137 miles

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 181,136 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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)

Pass 8 May 2015 176,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Fail 8 May 2015 176,133 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Pass 29 Apr 2014 167,662 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 20 May 2013 153,905 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 18 May 2013 153,905 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 May 2012 139,906 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 139,905 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 122,974 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 109,565 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre has had repair on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2009 95,838 miles

creaking from steering rack

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 May 2008 82,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

the windscreen sticker is encroaching into the swept area

Pass 19 May 2007 64,518 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 54,854 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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EA02 RXS is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA02 RXS, 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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EA02 RXS is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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