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HX02 BFU

2002 BMW 525

Gold Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,501 mi
Last recorded131,501 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 BFU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 131,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 131,496 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil leak off side

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2013 125,061 miles

advise, o/s/rear tyre wearing low at 2.5mm

Pass 22 Feb 2012 117,516 miles

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

o/s/r handbrake effort low

Pass 21 Mar 2011 113,021 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 113,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 108,205 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edges

slight leak on both front exhaust flexi joints

Pass 26 Jan 2009 103,278 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 100,326 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 95,002 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 95,002 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 85,309 miles

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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HX02 BFU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Gold with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HX02 BFU, 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 HX02 BFU registered?

HX02 BFU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is HX02 BFU safe to buy?

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