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RX02 UHG

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,717 mi
Last recorded204,717 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 UHG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 204,717 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 204,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 197,842 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 182,384 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 165,628 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 165,247 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 151,865 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 151,860 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 136,330 miles

air bag light on

Fail 9 Mar 2012 136,330 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 7 Mar 2011 102,752 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 102,752 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 106,869 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 91,998 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 91,997 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 76,858 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 61,533 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 46,522 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 UHG is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHG, 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 UHG registered?

RX02 UHG is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is RX02 UHG safe to buy?

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