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RL02 XXO

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,294 mi
Last recorded160,294 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 XXO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 160,294 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 149,035 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 143,584 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 124,941 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 124,614 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 101,925 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 78,023 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 61,172 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 58,956 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,309 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 47,036 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2006 38,713 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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RL02 XXO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XXO, 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 RL02 XXO registered?

RL02 XXO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 8 August 2002.

Is RL02 XXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL02 XXO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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