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RK02 XMW

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,666 mi
Last recorded134,666 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 XMW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 134,666 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 122,641 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 112,400 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 106,109 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 106,084 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

horn weak (poor sound)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 99,525 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 92,928 miles

exhaust bracket near gearbox deteriorating

Fail 22 Oct 2009 92,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust bracket near gearbox deteriorating

Pass 23 Oct 2008 83,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 75,367 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,046 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 110,969 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 XMW is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XMW, 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 RK02 XMW registered?

RK02 XMW is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 15 April 2002.

Is RK02 XMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK02 XMW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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