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HK02 UFP

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,532 mi
Last recorded202,532 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 202,532 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively (7.12 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 202,532 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively (7.12 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 194,350 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 174,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 168,272 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 168,132 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 161,641 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 155,443 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 155,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 5 Oct 2011 150,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2010 143,410 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 131,732 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 105,235 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f h/light unit lens damaged.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 105,235 miles

o/s/f h/light unit lens damaged.

Pass 2 May 2007 85,245 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,912 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 UFP 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 75%.

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 UFP, 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 UFP registered?

HK02 UFP is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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