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RX52 NCJ

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,548 mi
Last recorded134,548 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 NCJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 134,548 miles

engine has a oil leak

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 18 May 2016 134,548 miles

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

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick advise rear discs require renewal (3.5.1g)

engine has a oil leak

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 May 2015 128,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre is low to the inner tread area

offside rear tyre is low on tread and is bald to the inner tread area

Pass 30 May 2014 122,030 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2013 114,685 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 107,189 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 107,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 99,217 miles

off side front tyre perished

Fail 17 May 2011 99,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

off side front tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2010 91,092 miles

all tyres perished on tread

near side rear tyre getting low

Fail 28 May 2010 91,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all tyres perished on tread

near side rear tyre getting low

Pass 19 May 2009 83,945 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 77,165 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 70,496 miles

Note: Front brake pads are wearing low. † † † † †Thanx.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 55,892 miles

1 Blades beginning to smeer. † †2 Rear silencer heatshield is insecure. † †3 Rear discs are pitting & corroding. † †4 Rear tyres have reached their markers. † †5 Passenger front tyre wall split.

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 NCJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NCJ, 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 NCJ registered?

RX52 NCJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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