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CK51 XCB

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,714 mi
Last recorded123,714 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 XCB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 123,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade damaged but effective

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 123,711 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade damaged but effective

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 115,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 115,816 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 108,339 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall marked

Fail 19 Feb 2014 108,339 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall marked

Pass 16 Feb 2013 103,907 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 99,526 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2012 99,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 155,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2009 148,868 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 128,376 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 111,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 111,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 90,380 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)

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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CK51 XCB is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CK51 XCB, 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 CK51 XCB registered?

CK51 XCB is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is CK51 XCB safe to buy?

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