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DG52 WSJ

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,202 mi
Last recorded151,202 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 WSJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 151,202 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2017 151,201 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2016 142,249 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015
Pass 21 Nov 2014 121,669 miles

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

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

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

oil leak engine & gearbox

water leak engine

Pass 30 Oct 2013 107,093 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 102,995 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011
Pass 5 Nov 2010 92,823 miles

Engine leaking oil.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 86,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 86,240 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 74,286 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 60,003 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,071 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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DG52 WSJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG52 WSJ, 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 DG52 WSJ registered?

DG52 WSJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is DG52 WSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 WSJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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