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HX52 BZT

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

213,564 mi
Last recorded213,564 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 BZT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 213,564 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both mounting "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 210,076 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 205,010 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 204,999 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 201,402 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 195,200 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 189,913 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 181,775 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 181,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f tyre inner wall perished

Pass 19 Sep 2013 172,821 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 165,542 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 165,542 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 153,152 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 141,978 miles

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

all tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Sep 2009 133,387 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)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 133,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 124,897 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 112,976 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 100,183 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 100,183 miles

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

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 BZT is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HX52 BZT, 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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HX52 BZT is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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