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RX52 MFJ

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,714 mi
Last recorded67,714 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 MFJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 67,714 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 67,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,142 miles

o/s/f // n/s/r anti roll bar links slight play in

o/s/r bottom ball slight play in

Pass 3 Nov 2008 64,254 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 56,596 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 56,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,766 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 MFJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MFJ, 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 MFJ registered?

RX52 MFJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is RX52 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 MFJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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