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HW02 LYS

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,076 mi
Last recorded124,076 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 LYS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 124,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2016 115,706 miles

Nearside Rear Outer rear upper arm ball joint boot in poor condition

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low but still above 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner upper rear arm ball jointboot in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2015 109,068 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 109,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 104,020 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 104,020 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 88,608 miles

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

o/s/r brake pipe coated in underseal when returned for retest

Fail 6 Dec 2012 88,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 69,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on the edges.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 61,702 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 51,707 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 37,988 miles

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

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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HW02 LYS is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW02 LYS, 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 HW02 LYS registered?

HW02 LYS is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 16 August 2002.

Is HW02 LYS safe to buy?

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