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HT51 ZVU

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

113,731 mi
Last recorded113,731 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT51 ZVU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 113,731 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 113,489 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 106,681 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 99,943 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 99,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 99,632 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 95,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 92,631 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays blocking access to some components

Fail 22 Jun 2017 76,252 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,484 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split on ends

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside wiper blade split on ends

Fail 8 Jul 2016 73,484 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside wiper blade split on ends

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside wiper blade split on ends

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 65,930 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes out of balance car brakes fine on road test

Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 59,505 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,251 miles

o/s/f disc corroded iiner side

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,413 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,317 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,187 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 39,924 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 34,590 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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HT51 ZVU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2002 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 106,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT51 ZVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HT51 ZVU registered?

HT51 ZVU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is HT51 ZVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT51 ZVU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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