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HG52 PYP

2002 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,144 mi
Last recorded101,144 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 PYP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 101,144 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 99,996 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 97,195 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 94,064 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 94,064 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 88,018 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 80,566 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 80,330 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2016 79,366 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 78,217 miles

Signs of oil leak

Signs of water leak

Fail 25 Aug 2015 78,215 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Signs of oil leak

Signs of water leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 70,678 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,343 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 62,718 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2012 62,718 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,905 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,543 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyre slight worn inner edges

off side front ant roll bar linkgae cover split

off side steering arm slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,041 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,823 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 39,069 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 31,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HG52 PYP is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HG52 PYP, 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 HG52 PYP registered?

HG52 PYP is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is HG52 PYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG52 PYP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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