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KD52 EET

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,316 mi
Last recorded139,316 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 EET
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 139,316 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 139,316 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2016 139,306 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 139,127 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 139,023 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 139,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 138,693 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 137,885 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 136,830 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 135,373 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 133,952 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 132,532 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 131,256 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 124,654 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 124,654 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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KD52 EET is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KD52 EET, 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 KD52 EET registered?

KD52 EET is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is KD52 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD52 EET shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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