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HF02 AAE

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,853 mi
Last recorded157,853 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 AAE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 157,853 miles

EML light illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 157,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

EML light illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pad warning light illuminated

Pass 30 Nov 2015 143,476 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 143,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

boot floor & mounting points not checked unable to open boot

Pass 4 Dec 2014 132,011 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 120,214 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 110,164 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 96,857 miles

o/f/f tyre close to limits

Pass 2 Dec 2010 86,858 miles

inbalance rear brakes

play in o/s/f front lower swivel

Pass 4 Dec 2009 75,253 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 75,188 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Movement in o/s of steering rack. Front pads low.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 63,713 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 53,255 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 45,076 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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HF02 AAE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HF02 AAE, 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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HF02 AAE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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