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RG02 MJX

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,218 mi
Last recorded183,218 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 MJX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 183,218 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 163,214 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sills have corrosion. unable to fully inspect plastic trims fitted

Fail 15 May 2018 162,650 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust loose inside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/5516 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sills have corrosion. unable to fully inspect plastic trims fitted

Pass 22 May 2017 150,079 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 150,018 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 144,528 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and slight play (2.4.G.2)

n/s spot light in op

o/s/f bumper insecure

one exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 144,528 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s spot light in op

o/s/f bumper insecure

one exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 135,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 135,165 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 126,032 miles

o/s/f mirror backing damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2014 126,032 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f mirror backing damaged

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2013 117,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Feb 2012 110,706 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 110,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 100,367 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

windscreen damaged upper centre

Pass 24 Feb 2010 92,557 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 86,922 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 78,006 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 54,560 miles

o/s/ n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

damage to n/s sill

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 MJX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MJX, 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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RG02 MJX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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