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HT02 LBL

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

192,984 mi
Last recorded192,984 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 LBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 192,984 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2017 192,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 177,520 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 177,520 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 148,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2015 148,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 120,130 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 115,740 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 106,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 82,500 miles

Bumper damaged near side front. (advise).

Fail 13 May 2010 82,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Bumper damaged near side front. (advise).

Pass 18 Nov 2008 63,860 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 57,063 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 51,360 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2005 33,524 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LBL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LBL, 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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HT02 LBL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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