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RX52 AUN

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

255,678 mi
Last recorded255,678 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 AUN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 255,678 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 250,243 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 234,636 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 221,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 221,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 210,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 21 Jun 2019 187,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 176,171 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 160,179 miles

flexi exhaust pipe leaking

Fail 11 Feb 2017 160,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

flexi exhaust pipe leaking

Pass 20 Jan 2016 147,987 miles

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)

offside and nearside outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 131,547 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 115,292 miles

off side & near side outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2013 107,044 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear tyres low

Fail 17 Jan 2013 107,044 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

heater inop

rear tyres low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 91,037 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 86,040 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 77,898 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 70,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 62,325 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 53,964 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 44,820 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 AUN is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RX52 AUN, 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 AUN registered?

RX52 AUN is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is RX52 AUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 AUN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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