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BJ52 WYS

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

247,736 mi
Last recorded247,736 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 WYS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 247,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 227,823 miles

CLUCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Fail 17 Jan 2013 227,760 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2012 212,927 miles

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

front propshaft coupling split

nearside sill dented

Fail 18 Jan 2012 212,899 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front propshaft coupling split

nearside sill dented

Pass 27 Jan 2011 198,587 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 198,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 174,764 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 174,761 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise front nearside brake pad warning sensor wire cut

Pass 14 Dec 2008 151,498 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 133,295 miles

exhaust blowing slightly at the front pipe

Fail 29 Dec 2007 133,295 miles

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

exhaust blowing slightly at the front pipe

Pass 27 Dec 2006 113,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 98,056 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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BJ52 WYS is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BJ52 WYS, 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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BJ52 WYS is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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