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DV52 FUD

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

109,286 mi
Last recorded109,286 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 FUD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 109,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 100,395 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 100,394 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipes condition (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 100,061 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 99,182 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 98,048 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 96,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 95,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 93,194 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 93,193 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 89,930 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on outer tread

Pass 5 Aug 2013 87,119 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 79,535 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 28 Aug 2012 79,535 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 10 Jan 2012 76,810 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 76,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 71,441 miles

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

front wipers streaking screen slighty.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 70,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 145,806 miles

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

slightly blue smoke from exhaust

Fail 22 Sep 2009 145,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

slightly blue smoke from exhaust

Fail 1 Sep 2007 122,353 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2007 122,353 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Apr 2006
Fail 7 Apr 2006 101,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 94,811 miles

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

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

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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DV52 FUD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DV52 FUD, 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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DV52 FUD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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