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RX52 MWN

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,807 mi
Last recorded164,807 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 164,807 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 157,463 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 157,463 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 149,083 miles

rear pads low

Pass 29 Jul 2011 145,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

slight play in nearside rear lower hub bush

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 30 Jul 2010 143,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

all tyres slight wearing to edges

slight play in nearside rear lower hub bush (rear facing)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 140,332 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in O/S/F tyre outer sidewall

stonechips on front windscreen

Fail 4 Aug 2009 140,332 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in O/S/F tyre outer sidewall

stonechips on front windscreen

Pass 23 May 2008 120,526 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 120,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 96,454 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 73,098 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 MWN 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 75%.

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 MWN, 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

How do I check the history of RX52 MWN?

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What year was RX52 MWN registered?

RX52 MWN is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is RX52 MWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 MWN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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