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HS52 TJY

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,416 mi
Last recorded76,416 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 TJY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 76,416 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2024 75,700 miles

front bumper damaged

offside front mirror glass discolored

Pass 18 May 2023 73,916 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front mirror glass discolored

front bumper damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2021 72,812 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 21 Sep 2021 72,812 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 Jul 2017 71,353 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 71,349 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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HS52 TJY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HS52 TJY, 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 HS52 TJY registered?

HS52 TJY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is HS52 TJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS52 TJY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HS52 TJY have outstanding finance?

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