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HX02 EXG

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,518 mi
Last recorded128,518 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 EXG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 128,518 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 128,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 121,745 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 121,744 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 113,251 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 113,249 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 107,164 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 103,511 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 99,205 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 94,644 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 94,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 90,313 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 90,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre onlimit

Pass 16 Jan 2007 81,960 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 67,537 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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HX02 EXG is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EXG, 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 HX02 EXG registered?

HX02 EXG is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is HX02 EXG safe to buy?

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