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HK51 XNR

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,395 mi
Last recorded212,395 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 XNR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 212,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 212,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 201,720 miles

rear tyres getting near limit worn in centre

Fail 7 Feb 2014 201,720 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres getting near limit worn in centre

Pass 28 Feb 2013 189,167 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 177,407 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 159,283 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 141,629 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 135,361 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 129,064 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 129,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 118,762 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 118,720 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 110,275 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 XNR is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK51 XNR, 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 XNR registered?

HK51 XNR is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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