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RX02 UJD

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,696 mi
Last recorded168,696 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 168,696 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2013 149,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 149,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 110,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre high level brake light inoperative.

n/s/front tyre wall cut but not deep enough to reach cords.

n/s/rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 81,818 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre high level brake light inoperative.

n/s/front tyre wall cut but not deep enough to reach cords.

n/s/rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 60,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 21 Mar 2009 56,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,413 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 48,723 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn very low recommend replacement

Unable to assess condition of offside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,206 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 UJD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJD, 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 UJD registered?

RX02 UJD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is RX02 UJD safe to buy?

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