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HV02 FUG

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

284,963 mi
Last recorded284,963 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 FUG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 284,963 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 284,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 263,780 miles

Exhaust corroded

Movement in nearside front outer anti-roll bar link

Rear brake pads 2/3 worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2012 263,780 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust corroded

Movement in nearside front outer anti-roll bar link

Rear brake pads 2/3 worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 238,967 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Handbrake operation notchy

Pass 13 May 2010 214,741 miles

front and rear brake discs thin

front brake pads worn to limit

rear brake pads worn to limit

Fail 10 May 2010 214,618 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear brake discs thin

front brake pads worn to limit

rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 8 May 2009 189,383 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Handbrake requires attention

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 8 May 2009 189,383 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Handbrake requires attention

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2008 161,214 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 137,397 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 107,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HV02 FUG is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV02 FUG, 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 HV02 FUG registered?

HV02 FUG is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is HV02 FUG safe to buy?

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