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HK02 HDV

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,855 mi
Last recorded125,855 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 HDV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2020 125,855 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 125,828 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 125,747 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

front exhaust bracket fractured

Pass 16 Nov 2016 125,381 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 125,371 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine defect warning light indicates fault.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 118,502 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 109,728 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 100,877 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 95,262 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 88,292 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 80,475 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 72,487 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 72,487 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

rear number plate slight faded

Pass 26 Jun 2008 67,194 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 60,124 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 60,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 51,884 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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HK02 HDV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HK02 HDV, 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 HK02 HDV registered?

HK02 HDV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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