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CU52 UXR

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

176,083 mi
Last recorded176,083 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 UXR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 176,083 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 176,007 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 174,590 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 172,124 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 172,060 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 165,070 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 157,016 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 143,232 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 136,464 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 126,757 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 126,699 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 115,073 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 109,330 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 109,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 7 Apr 2014 103,403 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,930 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 93,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 84,160 miles

air bag light on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,025 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,951 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 64,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 54,358 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,305 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,182 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 23,152 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 UXR is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CU52 UXR, 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 CU52 UXR registered?

CU52 UXR is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is CU52 UXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 UXR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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