MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front tyre worn INNER edge close to cords
can not see all brake pipes for grease & paint
engine & under trays fitted
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre worn INNER edge close to cords
Nearside Rear brake hot after testing brakes
can not see all brake pipes for grease & paint
can not see brake reservoir level
engine & under trays fitted
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear tyres perished
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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.
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SM02 XXU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 SM02 XXU, 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 XXU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 24 June 2002.
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