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RK02 XRN

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,797 mi
Last recorded159,797 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 159,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 139,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 126,329 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 117,225 miles

nearside and offside anti/roll bar link rods upper ball joints dust covers split

Pass 13 Apr 2010 106,117 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 101,736 miles

Engine smoking slightly at idle

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 101,736 miles

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

Engine smoking slightly at idle

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 101,583 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 101,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 86,627 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 86,627 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 71,593 miles

front tyres are 55 profile and rear tyres are 60 profile

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

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 XRN is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XRN, 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 XRN registered?

RK02 XRN is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is RK02 XRN safe to buy?

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