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S444 HHM

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

18,389 mi
Last recorded18,389 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 HHM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 18,389 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 183,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 155,443 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW AT FRONT FLEXIS (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 149,798 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn inner and outer

Pass 22 Oct 2014 140,487 miles

Center fuel pipes corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers split

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Washer jets weak

Pass 19 Oct 2013 130,318 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 130,318 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 123,891 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 123,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2011 106,632 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 106,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 87,437 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

front disc corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,541 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 75,435 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 63,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2007 52,173 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre low on edge

Pass 5 Oct 2006 40,744 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 39,146 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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S444 HHM is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S444 HHM, 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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S444 HHM is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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