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CF52 HJD

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,085 mi
Last recorded176,085 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 HJD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 176,085 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 176,015 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 175,984 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 175,936 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 175,900 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 175,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leek

Pass 13 Sep 2019 174,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 169,264 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 164,418 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 164,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 159,267 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 154,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Sep 2014 150,599 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 150,406 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 145,721 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 139,943 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 139,943 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)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 121,964 miles

front and rear discs slightly corrored

handbrake has slight high travell

Fail 23 Aug 2011 121,964 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear discs slightly corrored

handbrake has slight high travell

Pass 12 Aug 2010 108,574 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 95,722 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 88,505 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 72,600 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 56,172 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 39,353 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 34,150 miles

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

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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CF52 HJD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CF52 HJD, 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 CF52 HJD registered?

CF52 HJD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is CF52 HJD safe to buy?

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