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CU52 HWJ

2002 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,946 mi
Last recorded169,946 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 HWJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 169,946 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center brake lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Fail 3 Dec 2025 169,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center brake lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 23 Oct 2024

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 149,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine light on

Fail 13 Mar 2020

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 144,411 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 144,032 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield insecure (back box)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 134,030 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 121,837 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 121,837 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 113,664 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 108,828 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 10,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 93,995 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 80,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

engine oil level above maximum

fuel cap sealing rubber has slight cracking

Fail 24 Nov 2011 80,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil level above maximum

fuel cap sealing rubber has slight cracking

traction control light on

Pass 5 Nov 2010 71,420 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 71,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 66,338 miles

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,435 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 61,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 55,328 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 55,322 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 47,570 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 38,764 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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CU52 HWJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CU52 HWJ, 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 CU52 HWJ registered?

CU52 HWJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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