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EA52 RHK

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,880 mi
Last recorded159,880 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 RHK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 159,880 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 158,251 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 150,493 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 123,849 miles

Nail in rear tyre

advice both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2008 103,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2008 103,046 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2007 96,892 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 86,993 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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EA52 RHK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EA52 RHK, 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 EA52 RHK registered?

EA52 RHK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is EA52 RHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA52 RHK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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