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CX02 KHT

2002 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

243,382 mi
Last recorded243,382 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 KHT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 243,382 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 240,303 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2022 240,301 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 234,601 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n\s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nail in tyre o\s front ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 232,079 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 231,846 miles

Headlamp insecure n\s and o\s insecure in side lamps (4.1.1 (c))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated o\s front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 226,257 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n\s and o\s (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s and o\s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 226,240 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n\s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o\s rear top back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n\s and o\s (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s and o\s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 215,183 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 206,332 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed twisted and has chaffed against anti roll bar linkage. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted and close to anti roll bar linkage. (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 195,352 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 186,793 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 177,524 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 168,177 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 159,325 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 148,976 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 137,958 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 129,145 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 119,878 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007

park brake effort not as good as anticipated,advise to service rear brakes

Pass 31 Aug 2006 98,291 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 93,914 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 93,914 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CX02 KHT is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CX02 KHT, 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 CX02 KHT registered?

CX02 KHT is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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