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RK52 UGO

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,948 mi
Last recorded148,948 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 148,948 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 140,092 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 137,830 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - frontmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - plastic lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 132,398 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 124,310 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 141,747 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both = plastic lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight noise when spun but no roughness or play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre is a winter tyre (the only one)

spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Mar 2016 141,747 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both = plastic lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight noise when spun but no roughness or play

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre is a winter tyre (the only one)

spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Mar 2015 110,580 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 110,580 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 109,659 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 109,659 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 102,019 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 102,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 93,071 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 86,374 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 78,866 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

door mirror covers missing

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 17 Aug 2010 78,866 miles

door mirror covers missing

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,358 miles

deep cut in wall n/s/f tyre

rear anti-roll bar drop-links worn

Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,645 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 34,392 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 34,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 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 18 Aug 2006 39,235 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 39,235 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 UGO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UGO, 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 RK52 UGO registered?

RK52 UGO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is RK52 UGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK52 UGO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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