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KE02 HHD

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,674 mi
Last recorded110,674 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 HHD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 110,674 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 110,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Brake warning light illuminated, it would appear further diagnostics required (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wing damaged

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

Offside Outer Body sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 110,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Brake warning light illuminated, it would appear further diagnostics required (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wing damaged

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

Offside Outer Body sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 93,087 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,092 miles

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

spare tyre shreaded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 85,092 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint foremost top suspension (2.4.G.2)

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

spare tyre shreaded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,983 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 72,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225x55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,233 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 60,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,347 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 55,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,514 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 45,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres slightly worn and perished

near side rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,203 miles

front tyres slightly worn and perished

near side rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,658 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,142 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,434 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 37,019 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,769 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,665 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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KE02 HHD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KE02 HHD, 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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KE02 HHD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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