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HT51 LSK

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,554 mi
Last recorded139,554 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT51 LSK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 139,554 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 139,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 130,733 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 123,849 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 116,211 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 110,189 miles

DSC SENSOR INSURCURE O/S/F

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 16 Nov 2010 102,036 miles

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

o/s front yawl control insecure to suspension arm.

Fail 15 Nov 2010 102,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s front tyrre cracking/perishing.

o/s front yawl control insecure to suspension arm.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 93,673 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 93,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 87,219 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 73,013 miles

all four tyres approaching legal limit.

Fail 23 Aug 2007 73,013 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres approaching legal limit.

Pass 30 May 2006 62,149 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 57,351 miles

Offside Front 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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HT51 LSK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HT51 LSK, 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

How do I check the history of HT51 LSK?

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What year was HT51 LSK registered?

HT51 LSK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is HT51 LSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT51 LSK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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