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HK51 KFV

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,456 mi
Last recorded156,456 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 KFV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 156,456 miles

Offside Front bumper

Fail 6 Jun 2016 156,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front bumper

Fail 18 Apr 2016 156,217 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear view mirror insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2014 148,536 miles

Fuel pipes on NS corroded

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 140,585 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 140,585 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 131,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Dec 2012 131,083 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 118,969 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW

Pass 21 Dec 2010 106,050 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 106,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 97,419 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 87,455 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 81,519 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 81,519 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 72,492 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 58,996 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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HK51 KFV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HK51 KFV, 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 HK51 KFV registered?

HK51 KFV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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