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RK52 UFP

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

183,400 mi
Last recorded183,400 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 UFP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 183,400 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 174,187 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 174,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 163,681 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 153,006 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 141,292 miles

eml stays iluminated

Pass 19 Aug 2013 135,951 miles

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

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

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

eml stays illuminated

Pass 17 Aug 2012 128,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Aug 2011 121,120 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 113,162 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 20 Jul 2009 103,887 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 93,719 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 82,658 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 68,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 68,346 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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RK52 UFP is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RK52 UFP, 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 RK52 UFP registered?

RK52 UFP is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is RK52 UFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK52 UFP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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