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EU02 ZHF

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,956 mi
Last recorded181,956 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 ZHF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 181,956 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 177,988 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 169,980 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 163,308 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 157,256 miles

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 3 Nov 2011 145,135 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 4 Nov 2010 136,496 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 136,496 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 124,093 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 110,199 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 96,400 miles

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

advise very slight distorsion to o/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2007 96,257 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

advise very slight distorsion to o/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2006 81,754 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 81,754 miles

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

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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EU02 ZHF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EU02 ZHF, 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

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What year was EU02 ZHF registered?

EU02 ZHF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is EU02 ZHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU02 ZHF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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