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KH02 KEK

2002 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

279,143 mi
Last recorded279,143 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH02 KEK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 279,143 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 274,712 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 274,712 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 250,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 234,285 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 221,702 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 212,630 miles

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2016 202,099 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 190,041 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 190,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 180,586 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 168,663 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 12 Jul 2011 151,298 miles

nearside handbrake effort low

offside steering rack slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2010 136,002 miles

front discs worn

Pass 9 Jul 2009 123,807 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 114,157 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside and nearside rear anti roll bar linkages/ball joints have slight play

Fail 11 Jul 2008 114,157 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

offside and nearside rear anti roll bar linkages/ball joints have slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2007 104,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 104,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 93,174 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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KH02 KEK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel 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 KH02 KEK, 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 KH02 KEK registered?

KH02 KEK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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