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SUU 129

2002 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,740 mi
Last recorded39,740 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUU 129
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 39,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 37,897 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 36,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 35,423 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 33,956 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 33,029 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 31,333 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 30,405 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 29,253 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 27,856 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 26,553 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 24,671 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 23,577 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 21,543 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 19,910 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 28 Sep 2010 18,496 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 16,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,771 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,582 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 10,322 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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SUU 129 is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SUU 129, 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

How do I check the history of SUU 129?

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What year was SUU 129 registered?

SUU 129 is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is SUU 129 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUU 129 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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