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RX02 TOA

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

247,799 mi
Last recorded247,799 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 TOA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 247,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s/f tyre ON LIMIT !

o/s sill damaged at rear. cannot inspect as covered in plastic

Pass 13 Apr 2019 237,143 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 233,048 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 226,526 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 218,590 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 210,338 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 199,168 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 199,167 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

sttering rack damp(possible leak)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 168,554 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 141,560 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 128,844 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 115,774 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 103,566 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 88,874 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 78,449 miles

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

oil leaking from dipstick tube excessivle when dipstick removed to check oil temperature suggest contact dealer

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 TOA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TOA, 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 TOA registered?

RX02 TOA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is RX02 TOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 TOA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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