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HT02 SZE

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,520 mi
Last recorded157,520 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 SZE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 157,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 157,367 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 157,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 156,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 154,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 154,873 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 152,373 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 152,373 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 149,893 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 146,485 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 146,485 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 144,055 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 144,055 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 142,577 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 10 Jul 2015 139,438 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 139,438 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 136,097 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 132,812 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Jul 2013 132,812 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 129,929 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 12 Jul 2012 129,929 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 125,452 miles

Exhaust bracket to gearbox broken.

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 122,382 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 122,382 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 116,244 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to see brake fluid level

Pass 23 Jul 2008 109,316 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 20 Jul 2007 100,931 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 91,864 miles

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

unable to see brake fluid level

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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HT02 SZE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 HT02 SZE, 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 HT02 SZE registered?

HT02 SZE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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