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RX02 UKV

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,258 mi
Last recorded175,258 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 175,258 miles

Fuel tank damp but no leaks found

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 175,203 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 166,582 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre thread depth on 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Slight fuel leak from fuel tank but not leaking at time of test.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 166,582 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre thread depth on 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Slight fuel leak from fuel tank but not leaking at time of test.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 160,120 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 150,930 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 150,930 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 143,887 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 143,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 138,044 miles

Advise replacement of all tyres and full tracking check/adjustment.

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn very low on both edges, especially low on inner edges

Both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges

Centre section of exhaust bracket is detached from rubber mounts

offside bank exhaust flexi section has a minor leak of gases

Pass 22 May 2012 132,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 125,956 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 125,955 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 118,296 miles

underbody partially plastic covered

Fail 21 May 2010 118,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

underbody partially plastic covered

Pass 28 May 2009 108,858 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake wear indicator light on

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2008 96,197 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

possible disel leak from one of the components

Pass 29 May 2007 79,304 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 66,854 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 66,854 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UKV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UKV, 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 UKV registered?

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

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