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EJ52 FJP

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,807 mi
Last recorded102,807 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 FJP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 102,807 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 81,179 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 140,020 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 138,721 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 138,721 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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)

blows oil from dip stick tube

horn getting weak

Pass 22 Dec 2005 97,876 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 97,876 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Dec 2005 97,849 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EJ52 FJP is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ52 FJP, 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 EJ52 FJP registered?

EJ52 FJP is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 3 December 2002.

Is EJ52 FJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ52 FJP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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