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AR02 HCK

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,713 mi
Last recorded101,713 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 HCK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 101,713 miles

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Nearside hand brake stiff to apply & not locking off

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

both rear lower hub bushes advanced wear

front brake back plates slightly loose

rear brake discs poor

rear brake flexi hoses perishing but not showing cords

rear heat shield poorly secured

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 99,026 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 97,204 miles

n/s handbrake slightly down.

Fail 12 Jun 2015 97,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s handbrake slightly down.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 95,403 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 92,176 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 92,153 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 87,976 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 81,590 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 75,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 75,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 60,079 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)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 19 May 2008 44,274 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 30,110 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 29,161 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,893 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 24,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

oil leak from rear of engine- front of gearbox

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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AR02 HCK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AR02 HCK, 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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AR02 HCK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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