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RX02 VBA

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,762 mi
Last recorded197,762 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 197,762 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 181,239 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 181,236 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 170,523 miles

Front exhaust has a minor leak - corroded

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside front position lights slightly dim

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

Slight play in nearside steering, possibly inside rack

Surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes, and rear transverse brake pipe

Pass 10 May 2013 157,584 miles

All four tyres wearing low

Nearside headlamp adjuster not working

very slight play detected in nearside front steering, possibly track rod end or inner rack joint

Pass 9 May 2012 151,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 140,755 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 132,944 miles

25% rear brake imbalance

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 15 Feb 2010 130,123 miles

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

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

centre exhaust braket deteriorated

nearside front secondary position lamp not working

Fail 15 Feb 2010 130,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

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

both front tyres worn low bald on stepped tread

centre exhaust braket deteriorated

nearside front secondary position lamp not working

Pass 12 Feb 2009 120,099 miles

Air bag light on

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 120,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Air bag light on

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 111,701 miles

minor exhaust leak from off side front flexi pipe

off side front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 14 Feb 2008 111,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

minor exhaust leak from off side front flexi pipe

off side front tyre worn low on outer edge

rear brake pads worn very thin

Pass 21 Nov 2006 99,286 miles

front brake discs corroded.

nearside front tyre low on outer edge. †

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 VBA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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