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RX02 OSJ

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,719 mi
Last recorded72,719 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 72,719 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor oil weep

o/s/r tyre worn inner tread

Fail 7 Jan 2015 72,718 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor oil weep

o/s/r tyre worn inner tread

Pass 8 Jan 2014 68,534 miles

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

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

slight movement rack arm o/s/f

underbody and outer sills plastic trim fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2014 68,532 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

slight movement rack arm o/s/f

underbody and outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2012 66,155 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 65,067 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 65,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag lamp displayed

bonnet damaged

slight movement rack arms

Pass 11 Mar 2010 61,192 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,805 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 52,085 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 52,084 miles

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

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 47,458 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 38,808 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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RX02 OSJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RX02 OSJ, 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 OSJ registered?

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

Is RX02 OSJ safe to buy?

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