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DA02 HBP

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,910 mi
Last recorded144,910 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 HBP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 144,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear tyres worn on outer edges

front exhaust flexi pipes deteriorated and slight blow

rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2014 144,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyres worn on outer edges

front exhaust flexi pipes deteriorated and slight blow

rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2013 130,319 miles

cut in side wall n/s rear tyre

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

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

centre stop lamp innop

Fail 22 Jan 2013 130,316 miles

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

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

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

centre stop lamp innop

cut in side wall n/s rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2012 116,390 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipes deteriorated

front exhaust mounting clamps deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2010 111,956 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 102,056 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 3 Aug 2009 102,051 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front propshaft coupling heavily worn

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2008 97,528 miles

slight deteriation rear reg plate

wiper blades poor

Pass 24 Jul 2007 92,979 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 92,957 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 79,478 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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DA02 HBP is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DA02 HBP, 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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DA02 HBP is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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