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RK02 XJW

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

198,317 mi
Last recorded198,317 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 XJW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 198,317 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 198,317 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 182,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 182,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 159,184 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 1 Apr 2017 144,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil/diesel leak

Fail 29 Mar 2017 144,369 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil/diesel leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 129,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front oil leak

Lower covers fitted hiding some testable items

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall has splits. not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Offside Rear tyre inner wall has splits. not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 11 Apr 2015 118,035 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 107,809 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 90,546 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 80,344 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 80,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 75,021 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 69,504 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 63,342 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both sides front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2008 56,843 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 50,161 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 42,948 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XJW is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

RK02 XJW is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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