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EG02 KZH

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,197 mi
Last recorded114,197 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 KZH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 114,197 miles

slight b lue smoke out of exhaust

Pass 4 Apr 2012 106,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s/r & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 96,788 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 88,004 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 54,450 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 54,450 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 54,230 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 54,216 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front 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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EG02 KZH is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EG02 KZH, 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 EG02 KZH?

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What year was EG02 KZH registered?

EG02 KZH is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 5 August 2002.

Is EG02 KZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG02 KZH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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