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HT02 KVB

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,999 mi
Last recorded137,999 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 KVB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 137,999 miles

air bag light on

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 132,992 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 128,642 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 128,642 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 117,252 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 117,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 114,911 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 109,992 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 109,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2007 100,772 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 91,221 miles

ADVISE OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 68,416 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 68,303 miles

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

Nearside 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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HT02 KVB is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HT02 KVB, 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

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What year was HT02 KVB registered?

HT02 KVB is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 8 August 2002.

Is HT02 KVB safe to buy?

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