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HS52 DNE

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,200 mi
Last recorded68,200 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 DNE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 68,200 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 68,200 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 57,050 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,274 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 45,917 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 45,286 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 44,679 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 44,113 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 44,074 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 43,557 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,573 miles

offside/nearside rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 42,544 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside/nearside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,017 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 39,253 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

trims covering the floorpan and the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 2 Sep 2010 39,234 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

trims covering the floorpan and the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,195 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and both outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,406 miles

Offside 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)

nearside rear tyre cracking within the tread no ply or cords exposed at the time of the test

trims fitted to both outer sills, inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 28 Aug 2007 26,986 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,424 miles

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

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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HS52 DNE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HS52 DNE, 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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HS52 DNE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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