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PN52 FDX

2002 BMW 525

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,500 mi
Last recorded150,500 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 FDX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 150,500 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 144,440 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 138,007 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 133,350 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 130,837 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 128,095 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 123,703 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 117,185 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 99,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,561 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 87,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 79,916 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Mar 2016 79,916 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Nov 2014 73,731 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 67,661 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 67,643 miles

front pads on 5mm

n/s/r tyre on 3.5mm

rear pads on 3mm

very slight play in n/s/r lower balljoint

Fail 31 Oct 2012 67,643 miles

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

front pads on 5mm

n/s/r tyre on 3.5mm

rear pads on 3mm

very slight play in n/s/r lower balljoint

Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,915 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 62,351 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 58,652 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 58,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 54,786 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 48,058 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 42,108 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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PN52 FDX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PN52 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 PN52 FDX registered?

PN52 FDX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is PN52 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN52 FDX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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