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HN02 ZTD

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,074 mi
Last recorded172,074 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 ZTD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 172,074 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake just met. It may need adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Jul 2019 153,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 136,839 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 136,839 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 134,989 miles

the n/s parking brake is not as strong as the o/s

Pass 4 Apr 2016 132,356 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 128,949 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 125,155 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 119,639 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 115,909 miles

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 19 Feb 2011 110,657 miles

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 24 Sep 2009 103,330 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 103,330 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 96,954 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 87,984 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 87,984 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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 19 Aug 2006 78,157 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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HN02 ZTD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HN02 ZTD, 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 HN02 ZTD registered?

HN02 ZTD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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