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HK02 UAA

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

188,676 mi
Last recorded188,676 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 UAA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 188,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 182,350 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undeshields covering some components

Pass 11 May 2016 174,497 miles

undershields obscuring some components

Fail 11 May 2016 174,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (4.1.E.1)

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

undershields obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2015 165,736 miles

exhaust front bracket broken but system still supported ok

fuel pipes corroded

nearside headlamp reflector appears insecure but headlamp aim correct

Fail 7 May 2015 165,599 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust front bracket broken but system still supported ok

fuel pipes corroded

nearside headlamp reflector appears insecure but headlamp aim correct

Pass 22 May 2014 158,622 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 158,413 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2013 149,354 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 142,254 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 133,942 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 125,884 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 118,168 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 109,912 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 100,627 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 91,410 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 UAA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UAA, 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 UAA registered?

HK02 UAA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is HK02 UAA safe to buy?

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