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HX52 BWB

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

227,651 mi
Last recorded227,651 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 BWB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 227,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AFTER CAT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 221,820 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 215,035 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 215,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 205,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion bodywork

Pass 1 Oct 2019 201,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear/grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion bodywork

corrosion nearside front lower/jacking point

Pass 22 Sep 2018 198,801 miles

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

engine oily

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 22 Sep 2018 198,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

engine oily

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 30 Sep 2017 195,737 miles

Front exhaust nuts rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2017 195,737 miles

Front exhaust nuts rusty

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 190,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 187,038 miles

Nearside Front drop link boot starting to split

Pass 20 Sep 2014 181,130 miles

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

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

front tyres worn bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2013 175,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres close to 2mm bars

Pass 1 Oct 2012 169,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn out edges

cracked exhaust mounting bracket.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 162,039 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust mounting cracked.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 154,512 miles

Front brake pad wear sensor broken!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 143,647 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)

n/s/f tyre wearng low on edges.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 135,173 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 124,879 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 96,311 miles

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

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

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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HX52 BWB is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HX52 BWB, 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 HX52 BWB registered?

HX52 BWB is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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