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RA02 RNO

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,231 mi
Last recorded195,231 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 RNO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 195,231 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 186,335 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 181,170 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 170,678 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 161,523 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 147,462 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 147,458 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 134,061 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 134,061 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 121,272 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 121,237 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 10,995 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 85,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 68,938 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 53,528 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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RA02 RNO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA02 RNO, 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 RA02 RNO registered?

RA02 RNO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 5 June 2002.

Is RA02 RNO safe to buy?

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