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HF02 OGH

2002 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

125,237 mi
Last recorded125,237 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 OGH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 125,237 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Sep 2025 125,237 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2024 120,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil Leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 110,300 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 109,988 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f,o/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 109,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 109,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2021 106,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2021 106,351 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 102,292 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 102,292 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 98,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 97,431 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 96,834 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,390 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 94,390 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 91,660 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 91,660 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 86,582 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 82,672 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,672 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 76,430 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 69,129 miles

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 Feb 2009 62,721 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 54,151 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,923 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,881 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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HF02 OGH is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2002 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 106,640 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF02 OGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF02 OGH registered?

HF02 OGH is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is HF02 OGH safe to buy?

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