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RK02 SXO

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

238,517 mi
Last recorded238,517 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 SXO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 238,517 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front outter body sill, slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 229,242 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside front outer body sil has slight corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2012 229,242 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside front outer body sil has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2011 216,933 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 202,303 miles

Child seats present on offside rear and nearside rear seats, unable to fully check adult belts

Rear tyres wearing low in centres

Fail 17 Aug 2010 202,303 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seats present on offside rear and nearside rear seats, unable to fully check adult belts

Rear tyres wearing low in centres

Pass 1 Sep 2009 186,626 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 166,657 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 144,455 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 144,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 119,584 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 SXO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RK02 SXO, 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 SXO registered?

RK02 SXO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is RK02 SXO safe to buy?

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