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RL02 FWF

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,341 mi
Last recorded82,341 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 FWF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 82,341 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 81,394 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 78,114 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 75,083 miles

both wiper blades split,but still clear screen.suggest attention soon.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,080 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s door mirror casing is missing.

Fail 4 Jan 2012 68,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

n/s door mirror casing is missing.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,188 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 54,210 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 54,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,674 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 45,464 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 42,437 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 36,627 miles

off side rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

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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RL02 FWF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RL02 FWF, 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 RL02 FWF registered?

RL02 FWF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is RL02 FWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL02 FWF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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