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RE52 VKS

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

304,581 mi
Last recorded304,581 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 VKS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 304,581 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 304,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 277,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 277,751 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 243,834 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 243,834 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 225,404 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s and o/s front tyres are low to 2mm

n/s/r tyre low to 2mm

Fail 4 Jan 2011 225,404 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front exhaust mounting bracket insecure

front number plate cracked

n/s and o/s front tyres are low to 2mm

n/s and o/s rear lower hub bush/ball joint slight play

n/s/r tyre low to 2mm

Pass 14 Jan 2010 198,528 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 170,856 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 135,895 miles

two rear tyres slight low on tread 2mm left on them

Fail 12 Feb 2008 135,895 miles

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

two rear tyres slight low on tread 2mm left on them

Pass 9 Jan 2007 121,448 miles

wear in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 14 Sep 2006 117,543 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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RE52 VKS is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RE52 VKS, 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 RE52 VKS registered?

RE52 VKS is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is RE52 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 VKS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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