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FJ52 PVX

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,951 mi
Last recorded145,951 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 PVX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 145,951 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)

undertray broken/missing

Fail 4 Sep 2012 145,951 miles

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

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)

undertray broken/missing

Pass 3 Feb 2012 141,881 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 131,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 131,674 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 119,392 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 119,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 110,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre split on outer wall

Pass 21 Jan 2008 96,759 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 96,759 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 78,745 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 78,745 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake warning lamp illuminated

front brake pads very close too legal limit 1.6mm

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & and outer edge plus slight cuts on tread

rear brake pads worn very close to legal limit 1.8mm

unable to check brake fluid level [cover in the way]

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 PVX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FJ52 PVX, 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 FJ52 PVX registered?

FJ52 PVX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is FJ52 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ52 PVX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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