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HV52 KLC

2002 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

188,504 mi
Last recorded188,504 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 KLC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 188,504 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 176,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 176,853 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 172,033 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 172,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 160,022 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 146,419 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 132,391 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rubber joint on propshaft worn

Fail 8 Dec 2009 118,961 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 118,961 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 104,462 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 90,558 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 76,257 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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HV52 KLC is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HV52 KLC, 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 HV52 KLC registered?

HV52 KLC is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is HV52 KLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV52 KLC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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