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HW52 AMX

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,013 mi
Last recorded123,013 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 AMX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 123,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion on body of vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2024 116,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 113,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Strong advise exhaust flexes slight blow

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear upper outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 113,892 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Strong advise exhaust flexes slight blow

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear upper outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 111,786 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front steering arms have slight play ()

Fail 9 Aug 2022 111,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front steering arms have slight play ()

Pass 3 Sep 2021 108,884 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Aug 2021 108,715 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 107,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 107,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure internal fault (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rigid to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Aug 2020 107,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure internal fault (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rigid to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 105,736 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 105,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 104,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 104,084 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 102,381 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 96,407 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front anti roll bar rear "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 90,420 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 90,415 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 85,286 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 80,221 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,515 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 67,265 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 61,603 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,648 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 50,271 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 44,722 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 38,364 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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HW52 AMX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HW52 AMX, 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.

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What year was HW52 AMX registered?

HW52 AMX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is HW52 AMX safe to buy?

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