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FL02 UGW

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,936 mi
Last recorded195,936 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 UGW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 195,936 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 195,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 191,016 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 184,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear back plate slightlyu insecure exhaust braket broken front tyres worn on edge

Fail 28 Sep 2013 184,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear back plate slightlyu insecure exhaust braket broken front tyres worn on edge

Pass 29 Sep 2012 177,754 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 157,729 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

slight play in n/side and o/side upper suspension arms.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 157,729 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

slight play in n/side and o/side upper suspension arms.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 128,319 miles

front exhaust has slight blow from flexis.

n/s and o/s upper banana suspension arms have slight play.

rear b/discs getting worn.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 128,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust has slight blow from flexis.

n/s and o/s upper banana suspension arms have slight play.

rear b/discs getting worn.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 100,154 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 100,154 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 75,821 miles

Front brake pads half worn

Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2007 58,689 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 58,689 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 1 Aug 2006 56,571 miles

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

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

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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FL02 UGW is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL02 UGW, 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 FL02 UGW registered?

FL02 UGW is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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