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AV52 DWZ

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

178,306 mi
Last recorded178,306 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 DWZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 178,306 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive TURBO PIPE + ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 173,830 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FROM FUEL TANK TO FILTER ()

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 170,099 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 163,814 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 163,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure REFLECTOR (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 158,717 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 158,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 152,036 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 152,036 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 143,205 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 133,960 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 133,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 126,034 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 117,792 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 107,790 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 99,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear centre brake lamp not working

Pass 8 Jan 2011 99,053 miles

rear centre brake lamp not working

Pass 16 Jan 2010 83,734 miles

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

high level stop light inop

Fail 16 Jan 2010 83,734 miles

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

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

high level stop light inop

Pass 3 Jun 2009 76,252 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn unevenly and bald on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2008 64,005 miles

all road wheels,outer beads slightly damaged

nearside front tyre has small cuts in the outer sidewall

Fail 21 May 2008 64,005 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

all road wheels,outer beads slightly damaged

nearside front tyre has small cuts in the outer sidewall

Pass 23 May 2007 52,523 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 52,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 May 2006 40,855 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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AV52 DWZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV52 DWZ, 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 AV52 DWZ registered?

AV52 DWZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is AV52 DWZ safe to buy?

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