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RX52 PDY

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

202,340 mi
Last recorded202,340 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2020 202,340 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 196,601 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 196,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017
Fail 12 Oct 2017

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 132,651 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 125,038 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2014 105,828 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 98,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 93,044 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 86,236 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,236 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2008 53,356 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,033 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,482 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 19,962 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 PDY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PDY, 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 PDY registered?

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

Is RX52 PDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 PDY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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