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SM02 XSN

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,864 mi
Last recorded148,864 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 XSN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 148,864 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 148,864 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 146,314 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 141,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 136,789 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 129,661 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to limit.

Advise o/s/r & n/s/r tyre`s worn on inner edge close to limit.

Advise wheel alignment check.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 125,529 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 125,529 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2011 119,953 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 114,895 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 107,270 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 98,890 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 98,890 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 85,778 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 73,107 miles

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

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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SM02 XSN is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSN, 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 SM02 XSN registered?

SM02 XSN is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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