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BG52 FPL

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,919 mi
Last recorded142,919 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 FPL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 142,919 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear corrosion around jacking point

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear corrosion around jacking point

Offside Rear tyre cracking

oil leak but not excessive

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 28 Mar 2019 141,986 miles

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

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

corrosion near rear jacking points

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2019 141,986 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion near rear jacking points

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 140,518 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 140,518 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

level sensor broken o/s/r , suspension height light on

Pass 23 Feb 2017 138,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 134,164 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 134,164 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 129,881 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 123,038 miles

centre rear seat belt dose not pull out or retract

Fail 28 Mar 2014 123,029 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre rear seat belt dose not pull out or retract

Pass 4 Mar 2013 117,324 miles

knocking from front of car

Fail 4 Mar 2013 86,395 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

knocking from front of car

Pass 20 Mar 2012 112,905 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 107,734 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 107,731 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 104,260 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 104,240 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 96,785 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 90,959 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 90,959 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 82,860 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 82,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 61,000 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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BG52 FPL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG52 FPL, 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.

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What year was BG52 FPL registered?

BG52 FPL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 12 November 2002.

Is BG52 FPL safe to buy?

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