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KD52 RWJ

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,831 mi
Last recorded146,831 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 RWJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 146,831 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 146,831 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

e.m.l. light on

Pass 25 Feb 2016 131,166 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 131,159 miles

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front e.m.l. light on

Pass 8 Apr 2015 114,821 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 94,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2014 94,372 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,364 miles

drivers door mirror cover damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2012 68,562 miles

inner sidewall of ns front tyre cut near wheel rim

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link rod joints

Pass 13 Apr 2011 58,221 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ns rear tyre has small bulges on inner and outer sidewalls and tread wearing unevenly on inner edge

os rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2011 58,221 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ns rear tyre has small bulges on inner and outer sidewalls and tread wearing unevenly on inner edge

os rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,885 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,183 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 33,084 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 33,084 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,916 miles

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)

o/s/r tyre slightly perrished in tread

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

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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KD52 RWJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KD52 RWJ, 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 KD52 RWJ registered?

KD52 RWJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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