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HF52 EAP

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,264 mi
Last recorded118,264 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 EAP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 118,264 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 118,255 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 110,271 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 101,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 91,962 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 15 Aug 2014 78,757 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,648 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 75,647 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 70,493 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake discs slight scoring/corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2011 64,972 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 59,791 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 51,057 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,290 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,287 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,457 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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HF52 EAP is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HF52 EAP, 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 HF52 EAP registered?

HF52 EAP is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is HF52 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF52 EAP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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