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RX02 VCJ

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2015

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s front tyre incorrect rotation

traction control light indicating a fault

Pass 25 Jun 2014 243,744 miles

corrosion not through all skins o/s/f door shut + n/s/f outer sill

engine oil leak

handbrake readings low

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

play in n/s steering rack

slight exhaust leak front section

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 23 Jun 2014 243,740 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)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion not through all skins o/s/f door shut + n/s/f outer sill

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

play in n/s steering rack

slight exhaust leak front section

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2012 226,688 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front link pin ball joint covers perishing

front brake discs very thin + pads thin

rear brake pads thin

some play in n/s/f link pin + n/s/r link pin

Pass 3 Jun 2010 201,931 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

Pass 12 Jan 2009 77,280 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some low effort to nearside handbrake

Pass 9 Jan 2008 158,447 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner tread area

fuel filter damp (new filter fitted)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 158,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front tyres worn on inner tread area

low parking brake effort nearside rear

nearside rear park brake slow to release

offside front indicator light oin when side lights are switched on

offside headlamp aim beam imahe not kicking up

Pass 8 Jan 2007 130,647 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 130,647 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 109,338 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 VCJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

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

Is RX02 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 VCJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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