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VK02 HKL

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,734 mi
Last recorded173,734 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 HKL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 173,734 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 171,262 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 169,125 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 169,094 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 166,458 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 161,308 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 161,291 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 156,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 147,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 130,471 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 111,371 miles

Slight corrosion to both rear brake discs.

Fail 10 Oct 2007 111,371 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight corrosion to both rear brake discs.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 93,581 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 93,581 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VK02 HKL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK02 HKL, 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 VK02 HKL registered?

VK02 HKL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is VK02 HKL safe to buy?

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