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SN52 SZO

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,199 mi
Last recorded125,199 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 SZO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 125,199 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 112,436 miles

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

child seat fitted

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2015 109,186 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 106,907 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 106,907 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 103,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 98,980 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 94,013 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 84,272 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 76,932 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 65,544 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 55,750 miles

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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SN52 SZO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SN52 SZO, 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

How do I check the history of SN52 SZO?

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What year was SN52 SZO registered?

SN52 SZO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is SN52 SZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN52 SZO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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