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RX52 NKL

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,896 mi
Last recorded114,896 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 114,896 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 114,894 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 101,009 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of floor badly corroded, but just out of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 101,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of floor badly corroded, but just out of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 86,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material alongside fuel tank are corrodded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 86,308 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material alongside fuel tank are corrodded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 81,932 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 79,571 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 77,282 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,843 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,893 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 59,736 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 55,238 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,274 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 51,211 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 49,013 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,871 miles

Plastic sill and floor covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,782 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,058 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,983 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 NKL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NKL, 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 NKL registered?

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

Is RX52 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 NKL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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