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FJ52 PVN

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,719 mi
Last recorded152,719 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 PVN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 152,719 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 152,717 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2014 146,737 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 146,735 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 140,058 miles

O/S REAR DISC WORN NOT EXC

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 130,970 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 130,970 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 129,225 miles

Both fuel and brake pipes are starting to corrode

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs are heavily corroded

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

Rear brake discs are heavily corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2011 129,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Both fuel and brake pipes are starting to corrode

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs are heavily corroded

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

Rear brake discs are heavily corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 128,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 128,492 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 121,987 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 121,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 115,063 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 115,063 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 108,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 108,887 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 94,311 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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FJ52 PVN is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FJ52 PVN, 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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FJ52 PVN is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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