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RX02 VAM

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,137 mi
Last recorded173,137 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 173,137 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 162,551 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside rear tyre is very worn on the inside edge

Fail 21 Jul 2015 162,551 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre is very worn on the inside edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 151,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 130,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 130,817 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust heatshield inscure

Pass 31 Aug 2012 127,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 124,333 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 124,330 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 120,038 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 116,057 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 116,055 miles

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

o/s/f inner arch slightly loose slight rubbing to inner edge of tyre but cause unseen

Pass 19 Sep 2008 106,450 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 106,450 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 86,828 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 86,828 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 67,297 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 VAM is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

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

Is RX02 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 VAM 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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