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RK02 UDP

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,650 mi
Last recorded112,650 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 UDP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 112,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 112,650 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 103,134 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2024 96,070 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear OSR suspension noisey / squeaky but bushes look ok

Fail 8 Aug 2024 96,063 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear OSR suspension noisey / squeaky but bushes look ok

Pass 11 Aug 2023 83,224 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 78,243 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 71,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 67,328 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 63,650 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill / jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

o/s/r inner sill /jacking point area under-sealed/covered.

Pass 6 Sep 2018 55,989 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 49,584 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 47,248 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear body sill corroding

Offside Rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall, not showing cords

Fail 14 Jul 2016 47,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear body sill corroding

Offside Rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall, not showing cords

Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,237 miles

Deep cuts in N/s/r tyre tread

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

Front suspension bump stops perished

Handbrake poor just passes efficiency test

N/S Headlamp on lowest pass setting unable to adjust

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 45,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Deep cuts in N/s/r tyre tread

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

Front suspension bump stops perished

Handbrake poor just passes efficiency test

N/S Headlamp on lowest pass setting unable to adjust

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 43,267 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 43,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,153 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front anti rattle clip missing from caliper

Fail 5 Jul 2013 41,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Both front wipers poor

Centre Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front anti rattle clip missing from caliper

Rear wiper not working

Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,317 miles

O/S/F Seat belt buckel slightly sticky

Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,990 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,740 miles

N/s/r thre side wall is perished.

Brake warning light on

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,106 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 28,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,827 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 23,582 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,451 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 UDP is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 RK02 UDP, 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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RK02 UDP is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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