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HEB 4X

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

176,583 mi
Last recorded176,583 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEB 4X
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 176,583 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 175,827 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 174,242 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 173,796 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 172,468 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 171,502 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 170,838 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 168,908 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 167,057 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 165,054 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 162,453 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2014 159,457 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 154,549 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 149,611 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape slightly on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2011 138,324 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 122,981 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 107,137 miles

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2008 77,427 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 88,427 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 70,372 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 70,372 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 53,700 miles

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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HEB 4X is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HEB 4X, 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 HEB 4X registered?

HEB 4X is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is HEB 4X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEB 4X shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HEB 4X have outstanding finance?

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