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RJ02 SPX

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,557 mi
Last recorded213,557 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 SPX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 213,557 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 199,536 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 186,249 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 186,249 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 172,490 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 157,933 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 147,448 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 136,844 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 136,844 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 123,261 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 111,956 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 111,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 93,184 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 78,817 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 78,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 56,941 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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RJ02 SPX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ02 SPX, 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 RJ02 SPX registered?

RJ02 SPX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is RJ02 SPX safe to buy?

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