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FX52 FHU

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,438 mi
Last recorded123,438 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 FHU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 123,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 123,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 120,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 20 Oct 2017 120,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,410 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 111,110 miles

front brake pads getting low and discs in poor condition

handbrake just met mot standards

Pass 16 Oct 2014 106,405 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 102,422 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 102,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2012 95,990 miles

gaiters split on both front anti-roll bar links (BORDERLINE PASS)

nsr tyre worn to 2mm in places and bald in places on inner section [255/40*17W] osr getting low in places on inner section and small cut/split in inner wall

Fail 4 Oct 2012 95,544 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

gaiters split on both front anti-roll bar links (BORDERLINE PASS)

nsr tyre worn to 2mm in places and bald in places on inner section [255/40*17W] osr getting low in places on inner section and small cut/split in inner wall

Pass 5 Oct 2011 84,748 miles

exhaust support bracket to gearbox coroding away.

main brake pipes coroded.both front brake pipes coroded (ALL BORDERLINE PASS).

nail in outside edge of nsf tyre.

osf anti-roll bar link gaiters perishing/split

osr brake disc deteriorating.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 84,748 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust support bracket to gearbox coroding away.

main brake pipes coroded.both front brake pipes coroded (ALL BORDERLINE PASS).

nail in outside edge of nsf tyre.

osf anti-roll bar link gaiters perishing/split

osr brake disc deteriorating.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 73,372 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge

rear tyres close to 2mm bar

Pass 9 Oct 2009 66,128 miles

number plates fadeing border line pass

Pass 2 Oct 2008 58,288 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 51,543 miles

n/s/r tyre wering inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2006 44,753 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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FX52 FHU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FX52 FHU, 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 FX52 FHU registered?

FX52 FHU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is FX52 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX52 FHU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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