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FE52 ORH

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,092 mi
Last recorded142,092 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 ORH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 142,092 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 129,299 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 118,677 miles

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 May 2019 117,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 117,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 112,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 112,450 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 102,976 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,193 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 92,191 miles

Headlamp insecure Bothsides loose (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 84,873 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 84,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2013 82,834 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 80,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 74,435 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,712 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 61,442 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,391 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 44,963 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 39,381 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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FE52 ORH is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FE52 ORH, 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 FE52 ORH registered?

FE52 ORH is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FE52 ORH safe to buy?

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