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CK02 HYF

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,118 mi
Last recorded107,118 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 HYF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 107,118 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 104,646 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 102,718 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 99,969 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 94,905 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 92,022 miles

offside rear parking brake weak - recommend service or repair

Fail 26 Oct 2020 92,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low inner reflector no longer attached to adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb holder broken and no longer locating (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside - may just require cleaning (3.4 (b) (ii))

bonnet release lever in grille seizing - recommend lubricating

offside rear parking brake weak - recommend service or repair

Pass 11 Jun 2019 90,126 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 86,087 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 82,091 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,344 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 66,277 miles

(both) front wipers smearing but not enough to severely effect the drivers view of the road

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 25 Jun 2013 61,586 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 57,047 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 56,896 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,284 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 47,917 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,568 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 37,180 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,666 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 30,618 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,818 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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CK02 HYF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CK02 HYF, 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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What year was CK02 HYF registered?

CK02 HYF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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