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AX02 CKE

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,441 mi
Last recorded203,441 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 CKE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 203,441 miles

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

Offside & Nearside Front Tyres worn at inner edges

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 203,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside & Nearside Front Tyres worn at inner edges

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 193,684 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 193,684 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 182,901 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 182,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 164,186 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 140,777 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 140,777 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 May 2008 126,691 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front shock absorber shafts are showing signs of wear

Pass 23 May 2007 103,354 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 85,435 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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AX02 CKE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX02 CKE, 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.

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What year was AX02 CKE registered?

AX02 CKE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is AX02 CKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX02 CKE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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