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RG02 UFJ

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,112 mi
Last recorded135,112 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 UFJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 135,112 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 129,555 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 129,545 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 123,722 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 114,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Leaking - VERY almost too excess (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Leaking - VERY almost too excess (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play - VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 108,210 miles

Front wipers leaving lines on windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2156016 (date stamped 2012) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre is distorted on inner tread areas (2156016) date stamped 2012

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2156016 (date stamped 2012) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and distorted on inner tread areas (2156016) date stamped 2012 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear differential noisy in operation

Fail 21 Sep 2021 108,192 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers leaving lines on windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2156016 (date stamped 2012) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre is distorted on inner tread areas (2156016) date stamped 2012

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2156016 (date stamped 2012) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and distorted on inner tread areas (2156016) date stamped 2012 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear differential noisy in operation

Pass 8 Sep 2020 103,939 miles

oil leak.

Fail 7 Sep 2020 103,904 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak.

Pass 23 Sep 2019 100,229 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 100,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 89,847 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 UFJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UFJ, 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 UFJ registered?

RG02 UFJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is RG02 UFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG02 UFJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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