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RX52 AOO

2002 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,817 mi
Last recorded170,817 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 AOO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 170,817 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 166,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 166,477 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)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 144,950 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2013 144,950 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 121,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 121,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 90,494 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 90,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,922 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 49,913 miles

Nearside rear anti roll bar link upper rubber dust cover split

Fail 13 Oct 2009 49,913 miles

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

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

Nearside rear anti roll bar link upper rubber dust cover split

Pass 28 Oct 2008 40,242 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 40,242 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear tyres on 2mm.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,843 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,513 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 27,743 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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RX52 AOO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey 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 RX52 AOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX52 AOO registered?

RX52 AOO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RX52 AOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 AOO 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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