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RX02 UWR

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,342 mi
Last recorded124,342 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 124,342 miles

Air intake hose split / Air flow meter disconnected

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Floor covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & Worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 124,342 miles

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

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

Air intake hose split / Air flow meter disconnected

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Floor covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & Worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 117,510 miles

Air intake pipe split / Air flow meter disconnected

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake discs worn

Slight corrosion; Outer sills, Exhaust

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 117,510 miles

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

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

Air intake pipe split / Air flow meter disconnected

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake discs worn

Slight corrosion; Outer sills, Exhaust

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 112,737 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 112,736 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 104,968 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 104,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 99,159 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 92,913 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,835 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,836 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 80,836 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 79,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 79,200 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 72,665 miles

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

rear no. plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2006 64,648 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UWR is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

RX02 UWR is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is RX02 UWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 UWR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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