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KE52 CXC

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

157,901 mi
Last recorded157,901 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 CXC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 157,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 157,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 152,015 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 152,015 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2022 147,493 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 143,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 143,085 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 139,447 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 135,302 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 135,302 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 129,532 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 119,993 miles

offside rear outer drive shaft flange leaking grease

oil leaks

Fail 4 Dec 2017 119,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension top arm(rear facing )ball joint gaiter deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension top arm (rear facing )ball joint gaiter deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer drive shaft flange leaking grease

oil leaks

Pass 2 Dec 2016 109,801 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 109,799 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 104,798 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 104,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 100,817 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 96,104 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 11 Apr 2014 96,097 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,270 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 88,269 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,880 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 80,519 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 75,816 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 59,191 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,218 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 41,011 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 36,580 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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KE52 CXC is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KE52 CXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KE52 CXC?

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What year was KE52 CXC registered?

KE52 CXC is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is KE52 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE52 CXC shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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