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H19 BMA

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

184,701 mi
Last recorded184,701 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 BMA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 184,701 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 173,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 163,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adsvise osf tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

advise brake warning light on

advise nsf tyre kerbing band smallcut on side

advise play in steering rack clicking under load

advise rear pads and brake discs poor condtion

Fail 28 Feb 2013 163,244 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adsvise osf tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

advise brake warning light on

advise nsf tyre kerbing band smallcut on side

advise play in steering rack clicking under load

advise rear pads and brake discs poor condtion

Pass 23 Jan 2012 149,306 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 137,943 miles

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

all discs have slight wear and pitting

Pass 12 Feb 2010 128,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front headlamp aim has no kick up to nearside

rear brake discs slightly warped

Pass 12 Feb 2009 120,936 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 112,724 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 98,564 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 65,150 miles

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

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

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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H19 BMA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H19 BMA, 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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H19 BMA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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