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RJ52 ARF

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,881 mi
Last recorded187,881 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 ARF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 187,881 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 176,801 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 166,912 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 161,215 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 152,969 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 146,060 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 146,055 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 137,876 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 137,876 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 135,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 128,366 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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RJ52 ARF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJ52 ARF, 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 RJ52 ARF registered?

RJ52 ARF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 3 December 2002.

Is RJ52 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ52 ARF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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