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AK02 ZHU

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,009 mi
Last recorded227,009 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 ZHU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 227,009 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated various (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to floorpan

plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection of under body components

Fail 5 Sep 2015 227,009 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking various (3.6.A.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated various (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to floorpan

plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection of under body components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 219,971 miles

slight air leak from o/s/r air bag

slight corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 9 Sep 2013 209,671 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 209,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 192,111 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 192,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 171,626 miles

some deterioration rear number plate

Fail 19 Sep 2011 171,622 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some deterioration rear number plate

Pass 21 Sep 2010 151,666 miles

horn output weak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 127,994 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 101,272 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 75,595 miles

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 75,595 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 51,751 miles

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

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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AK02 ZHU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK02 ZHU, 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 AK02 ZHU registered?

AK02 ZHU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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