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RX52 ONP

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,953 mi
Last recorded187,953 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 187,953 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 181,655 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 181,655 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 167,940 miles

front exhaust mount corroded off but still supported

sill covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 4 areas damaged (8.3.1d)

both front discs worn

both front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2016 167,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction control and brake warning light on (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 4 areas damaged (8.3.1d)

both front discs worn

both front to rear fuel pipes corroding

front exhaust mount corroded off but still supported

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 153,884 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps straight patterns only

both outer sills corroded

front exhaust mounting corroded through but system still secure

n/s front fog lamp not working

sill covers fitted

trailer socket damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2014 136,462 miles

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

n/s outer sill corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2014 136,457 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s outer sill corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2012 118,588 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 118,588 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 111,632 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 105,281 miles

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 27 Sep 2008 88,641 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 79,223 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

front registration plate partially insecure

hard plastic boot liner fitted

nearside front fog lamp unit missing

offside front inner wheel rim dented

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2007 79,223 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

front registration plate partially insecure

hard plastic boot liner fitted

nearside front fog lamp unit missing

offside front inner wheel rim dented

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2006 68,024 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 68,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ONP is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ONP, 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

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What year was RX52 ONP registered?

RX52 ONP is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is RX52 ONP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 ONP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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