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AU52 HXK

2002 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

197,050 mi
Last recorded197,050 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HXK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 197,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 192,925 miles

Front pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Nov 2012 185,477 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 185,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f door mirror

slight noise n/s/r w/bearing

Pass 7 Dec 2011 168,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s h/lamp image poor

Pass 23 Nov 2010 153,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 139,555 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 123,037 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 111,896 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 95,958 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 72,743 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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AU52 HXK is a 2002 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AU52 HXK, 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 AU52 HXK?

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What year was AU52 HXK registered?

AU52 HXK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is AU52 HXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 HXK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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