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BU52 ODM

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,862 mi
Last recorded123,862 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ODM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 123,862 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer treads

Pass 28 Nov 2012 118,245 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 111,690 miles

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

one of the front to rear brake brake pipes is corroded - advise cleaning it up and greasing

Pass 4 Dec 2010 106,065 miles

both front tyres are worn on the outer edges indicating a tracking issue

both near side doors dented

washer performance weak - strongly advise changing

Pass 30 Nov 2009 97,334 miles

both front discs slightly worn, off side is worse than near side - advise changing when the next set of pads are due

both near side doors slightly dented

very slight play in the off side rear anti roll bar link

Pass 3 Dec 2008 83,908 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 83,908 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 72,846 miles

both ns doors are damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2006 62,702 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 50,759 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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BU52 ODM is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BU52 ODM, 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 BU52 ODM registered?

BU52 ODM is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BU52 ODM safe to buy?

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