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HG02 OJP

2002 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

123,367 mi
Last recorded123,367 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 OJP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 123,367 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 123,367 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 121,447 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 121,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 120,337 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 120,318 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 116,901 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 115,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 112,808 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 105,851 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wonr low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,672 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 100,670 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 97,200 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,943 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 87,125 miles

both rear brake hoses cracking

handbrake slightly teight

Pass 6 Aug 2013 83,802 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 79,444 miles

both front brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs

both front tyres wearing outside edges 225/55/16wr

both rear handbrake reading low just pass 18%

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,417 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

abs light sometime doesn/t light up

both front tyres wearing outside edges 225/55/16wr

Pass 2 Oct 2010 69,852 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 59,844 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 49,792 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 40,208 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,717 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 29,717 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 27,977 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 27,825 miles

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

front and rear discs getting low.

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 OJP is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OJP, 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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HG02 OJP is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is HG02 OJP safe to buy?

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