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H12 TCE

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,107 mi
Last recorded82,107 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 TCE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 82,107 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge. Oil level low.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 82,105 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front tyre low on edge

Offside front wheel arch trim damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,851 miles

Air bag warning light on

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside rear tyre 3.6mm/////Nearside rear tyre 2.8mm

Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,698 miles

Air bag light on

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake pad wire not fitted correctly

offside front whel arch trim not secure

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,927 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 56,808 miles

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

Air bag light on

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,476 miles

Air bag light on

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2008 42,475 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 35,241 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,779 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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H12 TCE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H12 TCE, 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 H12 TCE registered?

H12 TCE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is H12 TCE safe to buy?

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