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SF52 SVZ

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

123,391 mi
Last recorded123,391 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 SVZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 123,391 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 117,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 117,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 105,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 104,581 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 104,567 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 103,911 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 102,888 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 101,595 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Central mount below gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 100,174 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox stabilizer mounting corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 98,486 miles

All brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

Exhaust front pipe to gearbox mounting bracket corroded/weak

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 94,247 miles

Offside Front 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 28 Jul 2015 88,869 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,983 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 78,024 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,835 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,168 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,906 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,213 miles

Various small chips to windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,265 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 46,289 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 SVZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SVZ, 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 SF52 SVZ?

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What year was SF52 SVZ registered?

SF52 SVZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is SF52 SVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF52 SVZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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