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RX02 ULW

2002 BMW 525

Purple Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,197 mi
Last recorded104,197 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 ULW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 104,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 99,971 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 95,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f widows have a dark tint

Pass 29 Sep 2010 91,213 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 147,990 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 137,369 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 123,393 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 123,320 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 102,065 miles

ADVISE WILL SOON REQUIRE BOTH REAR TYRES....

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 ULW is a 2002 BMW 525 in Purple with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

RX02 ULW is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is RX02 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 ULW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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