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BT02 AJX

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,209 mi
Last recorded172,209 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 AJX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 172,209 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 172,209 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 162,353 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 155,246 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 155,246 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 149,726 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 147,639 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 142,112 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 132,207 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 126,598 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 119,953 miles

225/55/16

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and perished

o/s/f tyre out of shape on inner edge

tracking

Pass 14 Apr 2009 112,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 May 2008 105,844 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 103,350 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 99,660 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 99,329 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 99,324 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 95,680 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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BT02 AJX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT02 AJX, 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 BT02 AJX registered?

BT02 AJX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is BT02 AJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 AJX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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