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FE52 ZKF

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

205,824 mi
Last recorded205,824 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 ZKF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 205,824 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 173,609 miles

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

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

slight blow from exhaust flexy section

slight wear nearside front roll bar link

Pass 18 Aug 2014 139,904 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front UJ joint has exssive play

front bumper brokon

front exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 15 Aug 2014 139,903 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front UJ joint has exssive play

front bumper brokon

front exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 16 Aug 2013 119,008 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 119,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 102,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front roll bar link worn

Pass 19 Aug 2011 83,358 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 83,358 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,984 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 56,834 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,873 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 50,149 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 50,083 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 45,355 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 45,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Slight Play in N/S/R Anti-Roll bar drop link.

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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FE52 ZKF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FE52 ZKF, 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 FE52 ZKF registered?

FE52 ZKF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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