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AK02 ZHZ

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,351 mi
Last recorded82,351 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 ZHZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 82,351 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 76,781 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 76,686 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 76,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 76,452 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

minor corrosion to underside of vehicle

side sill covers fitted restricted view

Fail 15 Jul 2022 76,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aimed over windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

minor corrosion to underside of vehicle

side sill covers fitted restricted view

Pass 12 Feb 2021 75,538 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 73,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 71,973 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 70,474 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,456 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,801 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 66,499 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 63,660 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 58,272 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 54,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyres heavily cracked and perished (255/40/17 94Y)

Pass 24 May 2010 49,806 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 46,969 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 45,254 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 42,644 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 39,037 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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AK02 ZHZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AK02 ZHZ, 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 AK02 ZHZ registered?

AK02 ZHZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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