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RG02 MTY

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,596 mi
Last recorded115,596 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 MTY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 115,596 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 104,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 92,952 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 82,008 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 79,433 miles

both rear tyres are wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2010 75,568 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 71,580 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 66,419 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 59,358 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 59,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 52,488 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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RG02 MTY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RG02 MTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RG02 MTY registered?

RG02 MTY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is RG02 MTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG02 MTY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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