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SF52 KFA

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,514 mi
Last recorded114,514 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 KFA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 114,514 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 101,482 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Slight free play both front D bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Safety catch partially seized. (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly out of round on inner rim.

Rear Slight corrosion to both rear inner & outer sills, unable to assess fully due to sill trims.

Fail 18 Nov 2017 101,482 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Slight free play both front D bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Safety catch partially seized. (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly out of round on inner rim.

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

Rear Slight corrosion to both rear inner & outer sills, unable to assess fully due to sill trims.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both rear airbag shock absorbers have slight play (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 77,697 miles

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

NSf tyre perished and slightly out of shape

Slight corrosion on OS sill

Wipers smearing

Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,756 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Slight corrosion on OS outer sill

Pass 25 Jul 2013 73,756 miles

All disc's slightly corroded

All tyres starting to perish

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F & O/S/R thres cutting out on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,216 miles

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

OSF tyre slightly out of shape

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

Small cut in NSF tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2011 121,145 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 121,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 115,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 110,472 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 110,469 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 101,832 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust band near new flexi joints needs replacing

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2007 88,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2006 79,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SF52 KFA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SF52 KFA, 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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SF52 KFA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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