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BW02 FJX

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,072 mi
Last recorded154,072 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 FJX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 154,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear disc slighty worn

Fail 26 Aug 2010 139,408 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose and fouling prop shaft

Pass 26 Aug 2010 139,408 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild loose and fouling prop shaft

Pass 27 Aug 2009 119,928 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 103,145 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 103,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 88,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 69,521 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 49,053 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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BW02 FJX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BW02 FJX, 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 BW02 FJX registered?

BW02 FJX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is BW02 FJX safe to buy?

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