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FP52 UVD

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

90,608 mi
Last recorded90,608 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 90,608 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2024 90,201 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2023 90,030 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 88,839 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 83,741 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Sep 2020 83,699 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sills to floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sills to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing year 2002 manufactured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

slight play in front steering and suspension

Pass 15 May 2019 82,430 miles

all tyres worn

brakes worn

covers fitted obscuring some components

slight play in steering & suspension

windscreen washers not work every time

Pass 17 May 2018 80,959 miles

all tyres getting low on tread

brakes getting low

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

slight play to steering/suspension

Pass 17 May 2017 79,302 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 May 2016 77,098 miles

centre exhaust mount in poor condition

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 May 2015 74,970 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 73,173 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 70,093 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 67,365 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 64,746 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 62,128 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 58,546 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 54,853 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 54,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 50,609 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 45,646 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 UVD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 FP52 UVD, 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 UVD registered?

FP52 UVD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is FP52 UVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 UVD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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