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FB52 DTV

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,459 mi
Last recorded124,459 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 DTV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 124,459 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 124,333 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 118,842 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 114,049 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 31 Jul 2015 109,503 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake effort ,low repair asap

Fail 31 Jul 2015 109,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside handbrake effort ,low repair asap

Pass 9 Sep 2010 79,905 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 79,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 62,573 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 55,293 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 55,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 48,221 miles

o/s front tyre is worn smooth on the inside and outside edges

Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,214 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 39,214 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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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FB52 DTV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FB52 DTV, 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 FB52 DTV registered?

FB52 DTV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is FB52 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB52 DTV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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