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BU52 OGP

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,765 mi
Last recorded96,765 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 OGP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 96,765 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 92,200 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 92,089 miles

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

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

air freshner

Pass 23 Apr 2012 89,724 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2011 85,738 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 30 Apr 2010 81,785 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 77,620 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Apr 2008 72,970 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 72,963 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 66,561 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 60,009 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 58,048 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 OGP is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OGP, 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 OGP registered?

BU52 OGP is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is BU52 OGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 OGP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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