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SD02 XBF

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,756 mi
Last recorded138,756 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 XBF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 138,756 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (Both side) (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 138,756 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (Both side) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 131,122 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 127,270 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2019 127,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2018 122,530 miles

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 29 Jun 2017 115,485 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 115,278 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 106,423 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 97,054 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 97,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 87,819 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall has scuff marks 235/40/18

washers poor

Fail 25 Jun 2014 87,819 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre outer sidewall has scuff marks 235/40/18

washers poor

Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,559 miles

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

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

scuff mark to n/s/r tyre outer side wall

scuff mark to o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Fail 11 Jun 2013 80,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

scuff mark to n/s/r tyre outer side wall

scuff mark to o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 5 Apr 2012 73,264 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front windows tinted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

has tinted windows

Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,438 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,376 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,010 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,215 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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SD02 XBF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD02 XBF, 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 SD02 XBF registered?

SD02 XBF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is SD02 XBF safe to buy?

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