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DE52 FMM

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,292 mi
Last recorded126,292 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 FMM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 126,292 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 123,380 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 118,725 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 113,829 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joints leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 113,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joints leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 107,483 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 104,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing From Inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 100,697 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 100,693 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Marked Yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Marked Yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 93,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 85,241 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 77,694 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2015 76,830 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 76,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,924 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 66,724 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 66,724 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 63,150 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 59,353 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,348 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,691 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,247 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 40,370 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 35,547 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 35,547 miles

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

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

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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DE52 FMM is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE52 FMM, 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 DE52 FMM registered?

DE52 FMM is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is DE52 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 FMM shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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