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HK52 RVO

2002 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,998 mi
Last recorded127,998 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 RVO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 127,998 miles

All tyre pressures were very low

Pass 23 Apr 2014 126,183 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 124,686 miles

NSR handbrake low readings

Fail 4 May 2012 122,951 miles

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

fuel cap aftermarket type

suspension warning lamp on dash on

Pass 4 May 2012 122,951 miles

fuel cap aftermarket type

suspension warning lamp on dash on

Pass 1 Jul 2011 106,022 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2010 96,654 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 96,640 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 81,885 miles

fuel cap is only temp replacment

off side rear stop light has been temp repaired

wipers are smearing

Fail 11 Sep 2009 81,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

fuel cap is only temp replacment

off side rear stop light has been temp repaired

wipers are smearing

Pass 8 Nov 2008 62,186 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 62,140 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 44,748 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges but still within legal limits

Pass 4 Oct 2006 33,377 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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HK52 RVO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey 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 HK52 RVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HK52 RVO?

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What year was HK52 RVO registered?

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

Is HK52 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK52 RVO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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