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HX02 PZR

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,684 mi
Last recorded90,684 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 PZR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 90,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 90,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 90,375 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 90,016 miles

coil springs starting to corrode

handbrake efficiency poor

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Aug 2018 89,176 miles

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear upper trailing arm ball joint boots deteriated

Pass 13 Jul 2017 87,956 miles

oil leak rear axle

osr inner sill corroded at rear

slight play to osf lower ball joint

Fail 12 Jul 2017 87,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake slight bind to nsr

oil leak rear axle

osr inner sill corroded at rear

slight play to osf lower ball joint

Pass 28 Jul 2016 85,139 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Aug 2015 81,234 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 5 Aug 2015 81,198 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 11 Aug 2014 76,991 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 72,372 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,752 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 62,746 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,269 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,634 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,261 miles

nearside parking brake becoming lazy.

offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 38,675 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 31,919 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 31,195 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)

front pads low

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 PZR is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HX02 PZR, 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 PZR registered?

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

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