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CV52 UGW

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,271 mi
Last recorded151,271 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 UGW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 151,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 151,271 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 138,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

floor area corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre worn on both shoulders

Pass 12 Jul 2013 124,774 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 124,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 119,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 111,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 111,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 102,054 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 90,829 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 78,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 78,464 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 66,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 54,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CV52 UGW is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV52 UGW, 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 CV52 UGW registered?

CV52 UGW is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is CV52 UGW safe to buy?

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