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RJ52 BDY

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,343 mi
Last recorded120,343 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 BDY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 120,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 120,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 108,423 miles

cracks in front windscreen

n/s/f fog lamp condensated

oil leak

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 31 Mar 2016 108,035 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

cracks in front windscreen

n/s/f fog lamp condensated

oil leak

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,033 miles

Oil leak

cracks in front windscreen

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2014 87,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 87,334 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,034 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 78,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,176 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,793 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 59,789 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,303 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,300 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,083 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 38,273 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 33,851 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 27,707 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 20,034 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 BDY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BDY, 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 BDY registered?

RJ52 BDY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is RJ52 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ52 BDY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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