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AU52 SPZ

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

213,782 mi
Last recorded213,782 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 SPZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 213,782 miles

2 front tyres uneven wear noted and offside front tyre cracking,fuel pipes showing heavy corrosion

2 rear flexi brake hoses cracking noted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and limited access (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 213,782 miles

2 front tyres uneven wear noted and offside front tyre cracking,fuel pipes showing heavy corrosion

2 rear flexi brake hoses cracking noted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and limited access (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 208,287 miles

2 rear flexi brake hoses cracking

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear and limited access (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and showing corrosion (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 199,389 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and limited access (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

both rear flexi brake hoses cracking

offside front tyre on tread limit

Pass 17 Feb 2016 194,709 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 189,411 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 180,305 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 180,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 171,520 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 171,520 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

offside rear drop link rubber split

Pass 18 May 2012 161,537 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 153,262 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 143,353 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 134,315 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 126,947 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 114,039 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)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 114,019 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 89,993 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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AU52 SPZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU52 SPZ, 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 AU52 SPZ registered?

AU52 SPZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AU52 SPZ safe to buy?

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