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HK52 BBN

2002 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

196,668 mi
Last recorded196,668 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 BBN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 196,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear handbreak reading low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 196,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear handbreak reading low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 182,804 miles

Nearside Front tyre has chunk out of sidewall

Offside Front spotlamp broken

Fail 6 Oct 2017 182,804 miles

Nearside Front tyre has chunk out of sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front spotlamp broken

Pass 7 Oct 2016 165,559 miles

under sill covers fitted

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.2.6)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2016 165,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.2.6)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted

under sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2015 157,095 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2015 157,095 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 147,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2013 139,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Dec 2012 131,553 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2012 131,553 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 106,924 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 106,924 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 77,240 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 77,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,997 miles

front brake pads staring to wear low.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,809 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,618 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 47,615 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 41,046 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 41,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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HK52 BBN is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HK52 BBN, 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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HK52 BBN is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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