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HK02 SXR

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,898 mi
Last recorded168,898 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 SXR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 168,898 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 159,046 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 149,912 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2012 149,904 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 on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 146,992 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 140,016 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 130,638 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 116,361 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 116,358 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 113,416 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 107,965 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 102,652 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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HK02 SXR is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HK02 SXR, 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 HK02 SXR registered?

HK02 SXR is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 29 August 2002.

Is HK02 SXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK02 SXR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK02 SXR have outstanding finance?

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