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HV02 DHE

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

195,565 mi
Last recorded195,565 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 DHE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 195,565 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 190,483 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 185,239 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 179,917 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 165,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 163,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 154,447 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 139,956 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 133,740 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 132,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 112,472 miles

nearside front fog light glass is cracked

windscreen washer pressure is poor

Pass 28 May 2013 104,381 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 104,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 95,248 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 87,990 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 78,539 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 78,539 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,215 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 58,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2007 52,878 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 52,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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 DHE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DHE, 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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What year was HV02 DHE registered?

HV02 DHE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is HV02 DHE safe to buy?

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