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BG52 FVE

2002 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,276 mi
Last recorded77,276 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 FVE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 77,276 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 77,264 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 64,883 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 58,556 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 8 Nov 2012 58,528 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,334 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 51,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,969 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 37,800 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,814 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,047 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,245 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 23,918 miles

front tyres scrubbing on inside edge

pos tracking problem

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 FVE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG52 FVE, 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 BG52 FVE registered?

BG52 FVE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is BG52 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 FVE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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