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RX02 OET

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

133,156 mi
Last recorded133,156 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 OET
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 133,156 miles

both rear outer sills (jacking points) has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2021 132,216 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 129,563 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 127,028 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 123,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 119,815 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 119,815 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 115,832 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer sidewall

brake pipes has surface corrosion

surface corrosion on outer sills

Pass 30 Nov 2015 111,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 108,192 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 103,545 miles

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

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

Tinted windows fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2012 98,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 92,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 87,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 80,668 miles

front n/s tyre weariing inside edge

front o/s tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 9 Nov 2009 80,668 miles

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

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

front n/s tyre weariing inside edge

front o/s tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 5 Aug 2009 78,302 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyres waering on inside edges

rear pad on 3mm will req discs

Fail 29 Jul 2009 77,941 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyres waering on inside edges

rear pad on 3mm will req discs

Pass 24 Apr 2008 63,614 miles

FREEPLAY BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARMS

Pass 17 May 2007 53,562 miles

O/S/F TYRE EXPOSING CORDS 235/45/17 94Y DUNLOP SP SPORT/REPLACED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 25 Apr 2006 44,613 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 44,613 miles

n/s/f tyre below legal limit exposing cords/swapped with spare to pass mot

o/s/f tyre worn uneven 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

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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RX02 OET is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 RX02 OET, 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 RX02 OET registered?

RX02 OET is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is RX02 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 OET shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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