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SF52 KKJ

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

250,833 mi
Last recorded250,833 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 KKJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 250,833 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 230,697 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 May 2013 230,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 May 2013 230,669 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 229,672 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 210,850 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 210,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 192,428 miles

nearside front lower corner wheel arch trim/spoiler damaged

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front f;oor plastic trims slightly insecure/loose fittings

offside front front wheel arch inner corner piece damaged and missing

propshaft rubber drive coupling deteriated splitting and worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 192,428 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front f;oor plastic trims slightly insecure/loose fittings

nearside front lower corner wheel arch trim/spoiler damaged

offside front front wheel arch inner corner piece damaged and missing

propshaft rubber drive coupling deteriated splitting and worn

Pass 12 Mar 2009 180,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust front section very weak

o/s handbrake has poor effort

Fail 11 Mar 2009 180,966 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

1x rear exhaust rubbers incorrect type(very weak)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s handbrake has poor effort

o/s/f tyre is perished in tread

Pass 10 Mar 2008 158,169 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 138,511 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 138,353 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 114,174 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 114,131 miles

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

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

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 KKJ 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 52.9%.

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 SF52 KKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF52 KKJ registered?

SF52 KKJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is SF52 KKJ safe to buy?

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