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FP52 FDX

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

263,862 mi
Last recorded263,862 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 FDX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 263,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil warning lamp flickers

Pass 13 Apr 2016 241,636 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 242,637 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 212,307 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 186,933 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 164,052 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/f lower front suspension arm inner bush has play

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 164,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/f lower front suspension arm inner bush has play

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 155,435 miles

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s headlight glass damaged

o/s/r roll bar drop link play

rear brake judder

Fail 5 Mar 2012 155,428 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s headlight glass damaged

o/s/r roll bar drop link play

rear brake judder

Pass 10 Jan 2011 146,890 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 146,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 14 Jan 2010 137,802 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 130,077 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 130,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 121,833 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 121,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 117,445 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 117,423 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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FP52 FDX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP52 FDX, 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 FP52 FDX registered?

FP52 FDX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is FP52 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 FDX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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