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BM52 MJM

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

195,573 mi
Last recorded195,573 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM52 MJM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 195,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 186,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 171,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 158,798 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 143,200 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 137,689 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a score line but not affecting drivers view

Fail 26 Mar 2014 137,686 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has a score line but not affecting drivers view

Pass 27 Oct 2012 120,003 miles

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

Master cylinder not visible for inspection

N/S windscreen scored

Oil leak

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

Sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 107,476 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Sep 2010 98,578 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 98,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 86,676 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jul 2009 86,675 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2008 78,853 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2007 72,102 miles

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2006 60,778 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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BM52 MJM is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BM52 MJM, 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

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What year was BM52 MJM registered?

BM52 MJM is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is BM52 MJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM52 MJM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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