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HG51 YND

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,010 mi
Last recorded159,010 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 YND
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 159,010 miles

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 154,942 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 154,815 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working nearside indicator illuminating instead (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 147,990 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 143,078 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 143,078 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 137,950 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2013 135,322 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 135,313 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 133,371 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2012 133,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn cracking advise replacing

offside front tyre cracking advise replacing

offside rear tyre worn cracking

Fail 5 May 2011 131,482 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 5 May 2011 131,482 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 5 May 2010 129,297 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 129,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 115,754 miles

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

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

cracks in tread pattern in all four tyres

Pass 28 Mar 2008 101,885 miles

rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

slight play in offside inner rack joint area when suspension hanging.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 86,113 miles

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

rear brake pads worn close to sensor

Pass 24 Mar 2006 67,221 miles

Play in both front lower track control arm outer ball joints.

Play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links.

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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HG51 YND is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HG51 YND, 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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HG51 YND is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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