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HF02 WUA

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,950 mi
Last recorded131,950 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 WUA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 131,950 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 130,460 miles

all tyres/nsr link/nsr hub bushes/osf wheel bearing/hb travel

Pass 10 Apr 2014 12,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 115,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear brake pads worn

air bag warning light on

front brake pads worn

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 17 May 2011 103,483 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 265,407 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 230,718 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s handbrake performance

Pass 16 Apr 2009 230,718 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s handbrake performance

Pass 14 Apr 2008 192,767 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 192,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 149,532 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 116,050 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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HF02 WUA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HF02 WUA, 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 HF02 WUA registered?

HF02 WUA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is HF02 WUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF02 WUA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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