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RX52 BLN

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,357 mi
Last recorded109,357 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 BLN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2012 109,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 109,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 98,555 miles

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

lower readings from offside rear service brakes!

rear registration plate deteriorating!

Fail 24 Feb 2011 98,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

lower readings from offside rear service brakes!

rear registration plate deteriorating!

Pass 19 Jan 2010 85,989 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 85,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall!

Pass 16 Jan 2009 77,402 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 77,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 70,606 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 63,576 miles

nearside rear bumper is damaged!

Pass 14 Dec 2005 48,830 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 48,830 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare tyre defective

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 BLN is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BLN, 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 BLN registered?

RX52 BLN is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is RX52 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 BLN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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