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HG02 EBJ

2002 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,180 mi
Last recorded134,180 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 EBJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 134,180 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe, under body, suspension components & mounts, both side inner front & rear sills, subframe corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 131,295 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill flange corroded.(STRONGLY ADVISED) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill jacking point corroded (STRONGLY ADVISED) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/jacking point repaired,unable to fully assess repair.(STRONGLY ADVISED) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 128,639 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill - jacking point (STRONGLY ADVISED) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 128,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill - jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill - jacking point (STRONGLY ADVISED) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 126,168 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 123,646 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 119,128 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside parkbrake low effort

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 119,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside parkbrake low effort

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 113,595 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 113,518 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes front to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 105,859 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 99,801 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2 m (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 99,645 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2 m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,761 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,284 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,527 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,329 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 60,435 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)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 60,412 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 10 Jun 2010 51,473 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 22 Jun 2009 42,253 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,640 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,457 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 25,850 miles

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

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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HG02 EBJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HG02 EBJ, 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 HG02 EBJ registered?

HG02 EBJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is HG02 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG02 EBJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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