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AJ52 RKF

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

215,004 mi
Last recorded215,004 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 RKF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 215,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 205,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 205,397 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 191,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 180,759 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 180,643 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 173,244 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 167,435 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 156,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 136,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 121,821 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 118,091 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 95,806 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 93,100 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 92,048 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 79,526 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 57,446 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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AJ52 RKF 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 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 AJ52 RKF, 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 AJ52 RKF registered?

AJ52 RKF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is AJ52 RKF safe to buy?

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