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WG02 RXR

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

143,999 mi
Last recorded143,999 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 RXR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 143,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 139,197 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 133,010 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 128,084 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 120,534 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 115,304 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 110,862 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 110,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking Main feeding flexi hose burst during brake test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 106,087 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 100,304 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 94,824 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 90,093 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 84,351 miles

both rear brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2010 79,378 miles

Both rear brake discs, inner faces corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 73,224 miles

o/s/r tail lamp cracked

rear brake discs corodded

Pass 5 Nov 2008 67,086 miles

rear discs pitted & corodded

Pass 31 Oct 2007 60,075 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 50,600 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 43,133 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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WG02 RXR is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 WG02 RXR, 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 WG02 RXR?

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What year was WG02 RXR registered?

WG02 RXR is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is WG02 RXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG02 RXR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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