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HX02 KGJ

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,960 mi
Last recorded154,960 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 KGJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 154,960 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 154,879 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 135,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 122,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight dampness around power steering reseviour

vehicle tested under wer conditions

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 26 Feb 2010 122,298 miles

slight dampness around power steering reseviour

vehicle tested under wer conditions

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 19 Feb 2009 108,690 miles

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

Offside Front 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 20 Feb 2008 94,541 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 94,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 66,520 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 50,392 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 KGJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KGJ, 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 HX02 KGJ registered?

HX02 KGJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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