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SF52 KKT

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,294 mi
Last recorded74,294 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 KKT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 74,294 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 74,147 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 73,264 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 72,839 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 72,817 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 72,246 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,341 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 55,520 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 55,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,022 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,946 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,618 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 44,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2011 44,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,068 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 37,571 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,556 miles

both front tyres are wearing badly on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,651 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 19,192 miles

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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SF52 KKT is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF52 KKT, 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 SF52 KKT registered?

SF52 KKT is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is SF52 KKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF52 KKT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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