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HD02 LTN

2002 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

210,624 mi
Last recorded210,624 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD02 LTN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 210,624 miles

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

both number plate lights flickering slightly

slight corrosion to the o/s/f outer sill

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Apr 2017 207,824 miles

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

slight oil leak from the engine

slight rust to the o/s outer sill

Pass 14 Apr 2016 204,902 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 204,894 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing Incomplete buckle missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 200,681 miles

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

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

corrosion in offside rear wheel arch

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 25 Apr 2014 193,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2013 184,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 184,987 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 172,656 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 161,930 miles

front exhaust support broken

Fail 17 Jan 2011 161,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front exhaust support broken

Fail 19 Jan 2010 145,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 145,113 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 134,310 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 100,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 100,017 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 72,169 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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HD02 LTN is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HD02 LTN, 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 HD02 LTN registered?

HD02 LTN is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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