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HX52 HSY

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,076 mi
Last recorded188,076 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 HSY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 188,076 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 177,189 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 177,189 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 177,182 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 153,348 miles

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

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

Some white smoke emitted from exhaust not considered excessive

Fail 24 Feb 2016 152,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to ply or cords been exposed (4.1.E.1)

Some white smoke emitted from exhaust not considered excessive

Pass 12 Feb 2015 144,203 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 127,422 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 126,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear seat is loaded / seat belts not accessible for testing (rear seatbelts not tested)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 112,675 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 112,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 99,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 99,567 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 83,484 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 81,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 75,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2009 75,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2007 60,253 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 53,390 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 42,439 miles

off side door mirror cracked

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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HX52 HSY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX52 HSY, 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 HX52 HSY registered?

HX52 HSY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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