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RX52 OEA

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,682 mi
Last recorded85,682 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 85,682 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 82,430 miles

warning light on dash

Pass 10 Aug 2008 78,630 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 67,529 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 50,324 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 50,324 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 OEA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OEA, 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 OEA?

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What year was RX52 OEA registered?

RX52 OEA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is RX52 OEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 OEA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX52 OEA have outstanding finance?

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