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CU52 WBP

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

271,562 mi
Last recorded271,562 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 WBP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 271,562 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 271,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 260,220 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 248,756 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes are corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 248,756 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes are corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 240,054 miles

Exhaust is rubbing on driveshaft but exhaust is secure and mounted well

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 233,158 miles

Exhaust rubbing on n/s/r driveshaft

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 233,158 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust rubbing on n/s/r driveshaft

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 229,871 miles

Brake pipes heavily coated in grease

Fail 1 Apr 2014 229,857 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 214,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 May 2012 214,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 May 2011 195,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2011 195,754 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 May 2010 176,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 May 2010 176,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2009 158,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 158,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 145,492 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 131,294 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 WBP is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WBP, 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 WBP registered?

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

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