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RX02 UCN

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

215,296 mi
Last recorded215,296 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2017 215,296 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper loose (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 203,746 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

front to rear metal petrol pipes corroded

rear wiper not working

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 9 Jan 2017 203,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt stork (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure bracket broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre 225/55x16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 225/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 225/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 225/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

front to rear metal petrol pipes corroded

rear wiper not working

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 8 Jan 2016 197,714 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 188,835 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 188,835 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 178,803 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 167,120 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 167,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 155,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 142,373 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 142,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 130,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 119,668 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 108,099 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 94,132 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 77,655 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 UCN is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UCN, 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 UCN registered?

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

Is RX02 UCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 UCN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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