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HG02 RWF

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

197,128 mi
Last recorded197,128 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 RWF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 197,128 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 189,777 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear outer cv boots leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 189,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device connector insecure and functionality of device affected Brake pad sensor adrift (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear outer cv boots leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 178,407 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 172,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 172,763 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 167,434 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 167,395 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing 1 on all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 156,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.3mm - wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 1.8mm - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 156,900 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing 1.3mm - worn inner edge - 225/55 r16 99w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.3mm - wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 1.8mm - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 144,392 miles

Both front lower suspension arm inner bushes have some play

Both rear outer sills have some corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 144,391 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear outer sills have some corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 135,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & poss inner pads wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 128,087 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 128,087 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 124,093 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 124,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 116,826 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 110,886 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 105,244 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 105,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (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 27 Jun 2013 100,181 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 100,180 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 94,963 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 87,142 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 87,141 miles

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

Offside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 79,642 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 69,742 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 63,298 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 54,876 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 45,585 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 45,585 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 RWF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 RWF, 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 HG02 RWF registered?

HG02 RWF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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