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HF02 WUU

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

123,221 mi
Last recorded123,221 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 WUU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 123,221 miles

Slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Unable to open boot

Fail 2 Feb 2017 123,205 miles

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

Slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Unable to open boot

Pass 8 Jul 2015 120,460 miles

High level brake lamp out

Parking brake stiff in operation

Slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Fail 7 Jul 2015 120,459 miles

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

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

High level brake lamp out

Parking brake stiff in operation

Slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 29 Apr 2013 119,607 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 110,665 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 110,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 97,715 miles

Both rear brake hoses deteriorating

Brake pads 50%

Dashboard bulb fail showing (no obvious fault)

Front o/s position lights dim

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (close to limits)

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

Plastic covers preventing full examination of structure

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Some freeplay in o/s/f lower ball joints

O/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm and bald on inner edge

Parking brake poor operation

Pass 1 Dec 2009 90,265 miles

n/s/f fog light not fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2009 90,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f fog light not fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2008 71,558 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 71,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 16 Nov 2007 47,863 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 47,859 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 32,747 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 32,746 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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 WUU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 HF02 WUU, 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 HF02 WUU registered?

HF02 WUU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is HF02 WUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF02 WUU shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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