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RG02 NEO

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

168,559 mi
Last recorded168,559 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 168,559 miles

Dip beam warning on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner / 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 168,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Dip beam warning on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner / 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 160,742 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 154,069 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 153,944 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 153,940 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and Offside D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 151,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 147,605 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 144,696 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 141,566 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 141,566 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 135,484 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 128,174 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 123,551 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 121,310 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 115,168 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 107,251 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 107,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 94,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 86,630 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 82,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 82,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 73,445 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 73,339 miles

Brake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 66,871 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smear

oil leak

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 NEO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NEO, 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 NEO registered?

RG02 NEO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is RG02 NEO safe to buy?

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