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H1 XMW

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,280 mi
Last recorded97,280 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 XMW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 97,280 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 96,982 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 96,595 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 96,079 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 95,788 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear dif casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 94,075 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 92,989 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 91,301 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 88,965 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 85,982 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 82,100 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 77,636 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Jun 2014 77,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,697 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 69,420 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 62,263 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,992 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

Offside front tyre has cut to sidewall(cords not exposed)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 50,336 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 45,235 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 39,320 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 39,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 34,072 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 34,071 miles

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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H1 XMW is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H1 XMW, 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 H1 XMW registered?

H1 XMW is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is H1 XMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H1 XMW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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