MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,333 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake grabbing slightly judder (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake grabbing slightly judder (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
management light on
nearside and offside front track control arm rubber bushes worn(foremost)
offside front metal brake pipe corroded
rear brake discs corroded
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
nearside and offside front track control arm rubber bushes worn(foremost)
offside front metal brake pipe corroded
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine managment light on.
Front brake pads look low.
Front tyres worn to 3mm and bald on edges.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust heat sheild loose.
Front service brake has a high imbalance.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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SM02 EBX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SM02 EBX, 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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SM02 EBX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 9 May 2002.
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