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HT51 EHJ

2002 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

262,749 mi
Last recorded262,749 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT51 EHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 262,749 miles

Near side front headlamp has only just met with requirements

off side rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 17 Jul 2013 262,743 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Near side front headlamp has only just met with requirements

off side rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 17 Jun 2013 262,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Near side headlight on limit

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 244,359 miles

Corrosion on both fuel pipes under vehicle

Corrosion on front exhaust mount

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

Oil leak

Slight play off side front steering arm

Fail 4 Jul 2012 244,355 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Corrosion on both fuel pipes under vehicle

Corrosion on front exhaust mount

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

Oil leak

Slight play off side front steering arm

Pass 14 Jul 2011 224,325 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inside edges

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 224,325 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn on inside edges

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 200,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 25 Jun 2010 199,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 169,918 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 147,873 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 124,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 13 Jul 2007 124,116 miles

all tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2007 112,164 miles

n/s hand brake effort lower then o/s, see print out

Pass 23 Jan 2006 79,579 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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HT51 EHJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HT51 EHJ, 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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HT51 EHJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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