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SD02 XWA

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,847 mi
Last recorded149,847 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 XWA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 149,847 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 148,356 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage various places (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 143,705 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 143,631 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside Rear Outer Sidewall has a deep cut not showing cords

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 142,643 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 141,960 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 139,397 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 134,450 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 130,001 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 119,566 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 119,566 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 107,872 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 107,872 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 96,739 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 83,481 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 62,102 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 XWA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SD02 XWA, 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 XWA registered?

SD02 XWA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is SD02 XWA safe to buy?

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