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HX02 BMZ

2002 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,052 mi
Last recorded147,052 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 BMZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 147,052 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 140,952 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 140,952 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 133,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance wing (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 133,089 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 126,315 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 116,101 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 116,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 104,126 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 92,202 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 92,202 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 79,508 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 79,508 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,960 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 56,294 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 50,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,029 miles

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 3 May 2006 34,652 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres near legal limit

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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HX02 BMZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HX02 BMZ, 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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HX02 BMZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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