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HN52 ZRA

2002 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,089 mi
Last recorded11,089 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW F Series18,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 ZRA
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 11,089 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 11,087 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 11,075 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy borderline (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 11,073 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 11,043 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy borderline (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 11,043 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy borderline (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 11,011 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 10,953 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy borderline (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 10,904 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 10,641 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 10,477 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2009 9,625 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 9,625 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2008 7,433 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 6,950 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Nov 2005 6,315 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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HN52 ZRA is a 2002 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 18,596 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN52 ZRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HN52 ZRA registered?

HN52 ZRA is a 2002 BMW F Series, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is HN52 ZRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN52 ZRA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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