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RX02 UPR

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,001 mi
Last recorded147,001 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 147,001 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 138,111 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 138,111 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 132,289 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 132,289 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 126,067 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2017 115,652 miles

nsr sill corrosion

oil low

Pass 15 Jul 2016 108,244 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 108,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 99,990 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 85,805 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,812 miles

all brake discs poor condition

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust rear sections poor condition

fuel lines poor condition

n/s/f tyre 3mm

rear tyres slight runout just acceptable

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 24 Jul 2012 69,139 miles

exhaust in poor condition.

heavy corrosion to fuel lines.

slight blow from exhaust flexi.

corrosion to all brake discs.

slight wear to front and rear suspension bushes.

uneven wear to all tyres.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 63,074 miles

corrosion to all brake discs.

corrosion to suspension components.

exhaust flexi in poor condition.

slight play in front and rear suspension bushes.

surface rust to brake pipes.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,943 miles

corrsion to brake discs.

corrsion to coil springs.

corrsion to exhaust.

surface rust to brake pipes.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,579 miles

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE IN POOR CONDITION.

SURFACE RUST TO BRAKE PIPES

Pass 1 Jul 2008 44,234 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,862 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,463 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 21,915 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 UPR is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UPR, 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 UPR registered?

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

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