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GN52 FGD

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,226 mi
Last recorded99,226 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 FGD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2026 99,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view centre mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s rear valve stem damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2025 91,708 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox/propshaft vibration damper detiorated/poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 91,708 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox/propshaft vibration damper detiorated/poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 84,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2024 84,644 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2023 74,867 miles

oil leak

slight blow on flexi hose

Fail 9 Feb 2023 74,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

slight blow on flexi hose

Pass 9 Feb 2022 65,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 60,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes at rear of inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,468 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 57,632 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 57,632 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 56,980 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,869 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 53,939 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 51,733 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 49,658 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 48,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 48,276 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,851 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,920 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,569 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,122 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 33,637 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,884 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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GN52 FGD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GN52 FGD, 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 GN52 FGD registered?

GN52 FGD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is GN52 FGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 FGD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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