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HV02 AHJ

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,355 mi
Last recorded133,355 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 AHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2022 133,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2021 129,152 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jun 2020 117,641 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jun 2019 107,654 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

half a horn

Pass 25 Jul 2017 102,810 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 95,804 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 87,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 83,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 73,737 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 66,990 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 62,232 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 62,178 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 59,292 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 54,619 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 48,560 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

deterioration susp.and axle components.but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 19 May 2007 43,552 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 43,567 miles

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

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

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 22 May 2006 37,656 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 37,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wear in susp.and axle components.

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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HV02 AHJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel 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 HV02 AHJ, 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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HV02 AHJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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