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HX52 HVK

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,405 mi
Last recorded100,405 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 HVK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 100,405 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 100,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 93,679 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 93,673 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 87,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

front tyres worn on edges 225/55/vr16

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 24 Nov 2022 80,398 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 74,367 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 72,146 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 69,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 69,322 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 64,650 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 63,429 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,804 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 60,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,869 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,851 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 55,851 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 54,794 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,831 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,366 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing/bald on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,916 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,418 miles

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,611 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 39,601 miles

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

rear number plate water ingress

slight play/knock from steering rack

Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,362 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 25,963 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 25,962 miles

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

offside front tyre ad both rear tyres are in poor condition

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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HX52 HVK is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HX52 HVK, 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 HX52 HVK registered?

HX52 HVK is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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