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SL52 FLW

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,390 mi
Last recorded160,390 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 FLW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 160,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 160,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 152,053 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 144,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint after downpipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner / outer sill seam , by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner / outer sill seams , by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 137,208 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 137,205 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 131,296 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 126,576 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 120,226 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 109,580 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,430 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 98,557 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 91,050 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 1 Nov 2014 84,401 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear backing plates rusty

exhaust system rusty

prop shaft seaping grease at rear

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2013 79,502 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 74,268 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 68,929 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2011 68,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,868 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,682 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

wipers smear the screen slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2008 50,127 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 43,250 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 43,165 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 36,932 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,500 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 28,249 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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SL52 FLW is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SL52 FLW, 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 SL52 FLW registered?

SL52 FLW is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is SL52 FLW safe to buy?

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