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RG02 KNC

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

170,902 mi
Last recorded170,902 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 KNC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 May 2023 170,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside All direction indicators not working stuck on permanently (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front foglamp lens damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - 255/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 2 Mar 2022 170,559 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 170,555 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 170,519 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

mil light on

Pass 24 Jan 2020 170,255 miles

signs of corrosion middle of near side sill panel

Pass 29 Jan 2019 166,406 miles

all 4 tyres low2mm

Pass 2 Feb 2018 162,956 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 162,956 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 157,505 miles

both front tyres perrished

Pass 3 Mar 2016 151,668 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 145,183 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 136,345 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 136,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 126,662 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 126,662 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 112,568 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 102,818 miles

offside main beam aim very poor

Pass 26 Apr 2010 90,165 miles

N/s/f foglamp glass cracked.

O/s headlamp main beam reflector loose.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,917 miles

LOWER EFFORT RECORDED BY OFF SIDE PARKING BRAKE.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 77,916 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

LOWER EFFORT RECORDED BY OFF SIDE PARKING BRAKE.

Fail 29 Apr 2008 65,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 65,072 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 53,462 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 47,940 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 47,940 miles

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

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

baby seat fitted in rear, have not checked seat belt. did not remove.

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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RG02 KNC is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RG02 KNC, 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 RG02 KNC registered?

RG02 KNC is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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