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HX52 WJJ

2002 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,817 mi
Last recorded37,817 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW F Series18,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 WJJ
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 37,817 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 36,827 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 36,823 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 36,823 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 36,697 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 36,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak seal leaking and oil contamination on front brake (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 36,270 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 35,772 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 35,395 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 34,237 miles

front tyre cracking

rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2013 34,237 miles

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

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

front tyre cracking

rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,457 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 27,317 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 23,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,424 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 20,380 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,744 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 16,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 13 Sep 2006 12,045 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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HX52 WJJ is a 2002 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HX52 WJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX52 WJJ registered?

HX52 WJJ is a 2002 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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