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RX52 MWD

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,778 mi
Last recorded160,778 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 160,778 miles

both front brake discs corroded

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front exhaust flexi-pipes deteriorating

brake wear warning light illuminated

exhaust heat-shield insecure

front grill damaged

nearside rear tyre valve leaking at base

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside rear brake severe judder

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Fail 7 Feb 2014 160,778 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded

both front exhaust flexi-pipes deteriorating

brake wear warning light illuminated

exhaust heat-shield insecure

front grill damaged

nearside rear tyre valve leaking at base

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside rear brake severe judder

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Pass 5 Dec 2012 150,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front near side bumper has slight body damage

Fail 4 Dec 2012 150,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front near side bumper has slight body damage

Pass 3 Dec 2011 146,471 miles

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

all brake discs are corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 140,007 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 139,985 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,424 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 26,424 miles

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

Electrical fault on car. DASH / MILAGE lcd faults ODOMETER reading WRONG.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 112,803 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 95,544 miles

N/S/F tyre uneven wear to inner edge

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

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 MWD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MWD, 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 MWD registered?

RX52 MWD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is RX52 MWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 MWD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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