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VX02 HCE

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,398 mi
Last recorded166,398 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 HCE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 166,398 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 148,521 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 148,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 130,422 miles

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

nearside handbrake low.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 113,450 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 112,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 97,374 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 97,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 97,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Engine management lamp illuminated.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 82,706 miles

engine top cover fitted.

half engine tray fitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 66,619 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 52,008 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 77,293 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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VX02 HCE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VX02 HCE, 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 VX02 HCE registered?

VX02 HCE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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