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HS02 UOO

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

115,542 mi
Last recorded115,542 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 UOO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 115,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipes flexiable sections and gearbox bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 115,539 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipes flexiable sections and gearbox bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 110,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPES (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective ON GEARBOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 105,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPES (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective ON GEARBOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 105,124 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPES (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective ON GEARBOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 101,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPES (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective AT GEARBOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 101,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPES (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective AT GEARBOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 97,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPES (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

SLIGHT LEAK OFF/SIDE END OF RACK

STEERING A BIT STIFF

Pass 9 Oct 2018 90,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPES (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 90,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPES (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,199 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 85,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 78,455 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 74,713 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,322 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,675 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes show 20% imbalance

spare tyre flat

Fail 28 Aug 2012 66,603 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Aug 2011 62,736 miles

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

Offside 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)

offside front fog lamp not working

screen washers poor but working

Fail 25 Aug 2011 62,736 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front fog lamp not working

screen washers poor but working

Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear number plates in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 28 Jul 2010 59,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front disc's poor

Pass 23 Jun 2009 55,114 miles

n/s headlamp lens cracked

rear registration plate poor

Fail 22 Jun 2009 54,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

n/s headlamp lens cracked

rear registration plate poor

Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,747 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 49,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 40,365 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,796 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 26,796 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HS02 UOO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HS02 UOO, 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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HS02 UOO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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