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RX52 LDE

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,761 mi
Last recorded174,761 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 174,761 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

gear box mounting damaged

ns washer jet needs agjusting

windscreen has obstruction of more than 40mm in sweapt area but not obstructing drivers view

Fail 2 Apr 2012 174,761 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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

gear box mounting damaged

ns washer jet needs agjusting

windscreen has obstruction of more than 40mm in sweapt area but not obstructing drivers view

Pass 21 Feb 2011 150,508 miles

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit on inside edge

offside rear wheel damaged on inside rim

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 4 Dec 2009 140,736 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2008 129,843 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 120,653 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 105,044 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 LDE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LDE, 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 RX52 LDE registered?

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

Is RX52 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 LDE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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