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AP02 HTF

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

274,187 mi
Last recorded274,187 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 HTF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 274,187 miles

Slight play in o/s rear anti roll bar link

Fail 12 Feb 2020 274,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight play in o/s rear anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Jan 2019 264,262 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 249,742 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 232,800 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 203,477 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 190,838 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 179,950 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 179,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 169,520 miles

front disc pads getting quite low

Fail 8 Dec 2012 169,513 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front disc pads getting quite low

Pass 10 Dec 2011 146,824 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 122,561 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 107,755 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 107,704 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 95,160 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 79,688 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 59,098 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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AP02 HTF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP02 HTF, 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 AP02 HTF registered?

AP02 HTF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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