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2002 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration HT02SZE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expired 18 Jun 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 157,520 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
8 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 157,367 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2025 7 Jul 202621 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 157,035 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
20 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 156,087 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
20 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 154,873 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
19 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 154,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
16 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 152,373 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 152,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
18 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 149,893 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
6 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,485 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 146,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 144,055 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 144,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 142,577 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres worn
10 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 139,438 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2016 7 Jul 202610 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 139,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
4 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 136,097 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2015 7 Jul 20265 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 132,812 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2014 7 Jul 20265 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 132,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
12 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 129,929 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2013 7 Jul 202612 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 129,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
6 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 125,452 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 122,382 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2011 7 Jul 202616 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 122,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
17 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 116,244 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 109,316 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 100,931 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2008 7 Jul 202620 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 91,864 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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HT02SZE was registered on 2002-07-26
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