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KH02 XHO

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,352 mi
Last recorded169,352 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH02 XHO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 169,352 miles

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

Nearside Front wing is corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

metal fuel line starting to corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 19 May 2018 160,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2017 152,983 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

minor exhaust blow from downpipe flexi joint

offside seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 21 May 2016 147,347 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear tyres slightly misshaped and cracked/perished

fuel and brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 142,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly mishaped on inner tread

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 135,041 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 135,041 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 May 2011 125,129 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 114,434 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 114,434 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 103,753 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 103,753 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 92,708 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 76,343 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 76,143 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 61,258 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 61,258 miles

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

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

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)

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 XHO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KH02 XHO, 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 XHO registered?

KH02 XHO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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