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HN02 ZTJ

2002 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,087 mi
Last recorded100,087 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 ZTJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 100,087 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 99,735 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 99,735 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 99,608 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 99,608 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 98,959 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2014 98,959 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 97,994 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 979,094 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 94,909 miles

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

n/s front tyre perishing

Pass 4 May 2011 89,725 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)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 78,556 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 78,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 May 2009 66,771 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 55,631 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,148 miles

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

n/s/hand brake performance

o/s front bumper cover split

Pass 11 Dec 2006 39,818 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 39,818 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 28,879 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 ZTJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HN02 ZTJ, 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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HN02 ZTJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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