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RK02 HYX

2002 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,304 mi
Last recorded170,304 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 HYX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 170,304 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 159,737 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 150,725 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 141,063 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 141,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 130,322 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tread worn low on inner/outer edge on both front tyres

Fail 5 Apr 2012 130,322 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tread worn low on inner/outer edge on both front tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2011 118,724 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 118,722 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

n/s/f roll bar link rubber split

Pass 3 Mar 2010 108,752 miles

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

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

n/s/f roll bar link rubber split

Fail 2 Mar 2010 108,752 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

n/s/f roll bar link rubber split

Pass 25 Feb 2009 95,190 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate starting to delaminate advise replace

Pass 26 Mar 2007 67,163 miles

both rear tyres on limit

front discs and pads worn

rear diff leaking

rear number plate poor condition

rear pads worn

slight exhaust blow and balance weight missing

Pass 29 Mar 2006 51,978 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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RK02 HYX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK02 HYX, 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.

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What year was RK02 HYX registered?

RK02 HYX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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