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RX02 OGW

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,020 mi
Last recorded150,020 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 OGW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 150,020 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 137,933 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 131,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 129,624 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 129,624 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both headlamps inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 127,365 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 125,989 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT // LIGHTLY CORRODED/COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 125,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 124,650 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 123,475 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 123,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 122,128 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 122,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 118,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 116,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 113,553 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 110,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2011 107,121 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,882 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 99,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r seat belt twisted,front wipers badly smearing

Pass 9 Apr 2009 91,438 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 79,263 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 62,859 miles

N/S rear brake sticking on slightly

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 51,552 miles

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

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 OGW is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OGW, 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 RX02 OGW registered?

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

Is RX02 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 OGW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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