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HG02 HWC

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,445 mi
Last recorded70,445 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 HWC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 70,445 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 67,988 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 61,920 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 55,885 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 55,876 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 48,080 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 48,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 HWC is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HG02 HWC, 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 HWC registered?

HG02 HWC is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is HG02 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG02 HWC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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