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EN02 RFK

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,625 mi
Last recorded78,625 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 RFK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 78,625 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 76,005 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 76,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 75,608 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 74,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 74,381 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 72,067 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2017 70,338 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover + under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,708 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low tread on edges

tyre pressure control light on

Fail 23 Jun 2016 67,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre low tread on edges

tyre pressure control light on

Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,650 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,744 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre presure warnimg light on

Pass 23 Jun 2012 42,833 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 42,602 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,523 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,278 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,603 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,881 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Near side front tyre outer tread worn.

Off side front tyre inner tread wearing low.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,004 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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EN02 RFK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EN02 RFK, 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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What year was EN02 RFK registered?

EN02 RFK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 8 July 2002.

Is EN02 RFK safe to buy?

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