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X6 PSB

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,782 mi
Last recorded96,782 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX6 PSB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 96,782 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 96,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45R17 Marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 94,522 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2024 92,927 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2023 91,928 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 91,212 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL AROUND (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 90,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 89,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 2554017 (5.2.3 (e))

covers & hields fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2020 89,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm marked with blue chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm marked with blue chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 2554017 (5.2.3 (e))

covers & hields fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2018 85,897 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 82,837 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 78,857 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 75,672 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and close to limit

Pass 10 Dec 2014 72,236 miles

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

front tyres on limit

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2013 68,926 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 66,552 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2012 66,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edges may need tracking adjustment

Pass 19 Nov 2011 62,170 miles

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

n/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge. Advise tracking check

wipers smeary

Pass 13 Nov 2010 58,778 miles

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

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge but to cords. advise replaced

Fail 15 Oct 2010 58,665 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,841 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 54,847 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 51,443 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 51,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2006 43,384 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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X6 PSB is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X6 PSB, 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 X6 PSB registered?

X6 PSB is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is X6 PSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X6 PSB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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