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RK52 ZDZ

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

264,331 mi
Last recorded264,331 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 ZDZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 264,331 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 251,257 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 242,600 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint on limit (2.5.B.1a)

engine and under side areas not fully checked ddue to covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2015 242,600 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint on limit (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine and under side areas not fully checked ddue to covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 232,686 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 232,686 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S/F & O/S/F Steering arm[s] have slight play.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak.

exhaust system deteriorated.

rear Axle has oil leak.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 219,937 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 211,589 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 4 Nov 2011 200,087 miles

Oil leak at rear differential.

Wear in N/S/R Lower outer rear bush/pin.

O/S/R Metal brake pipe coroded.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 20,086 miles

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

Oil leak at rear differential.

Wear in N/S/R Lower outer rear bush/pin.

O/S/R Metal brake pipe coroded.

Fail 2 Nov 2011 200,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 183,639 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 183,639 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 162,421 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2008 144,884 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 128,975 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 109,571 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 ZDZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZDZ, 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 ZDZ registered?

RK52 ZDZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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