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EJ52 SFZ

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

292,332 mi
Last recorded292,332 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 SFZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 292,332 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 292,298 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 292,105 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 291,015 miles

Minor damage to front screen , not seroiusly effecting drivers view

Park brake performance low

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear upper arms, outer joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in o/s of steering rack

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S Front and O/S Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 289,695 miles

Play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 13 Apr 2018 289,695 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2017 288,405 miles

Minor front screen damage not in drivers view

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 3 Jan 2017 288,405 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both headlights deteriorated effecting beam patterns (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Minor front screen damage not in drivers view

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2015 266,923 miles

Both headlight has deteriorated beam patterns

Fail 29 Dec 2015 266,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most arm, outer ball joint has split dust cover and slight play (2.4.G.2)

Both headlight has deteriorated beam patterns

Pass 1 Oct 2014 236,614 miles

Slight lift in o/s front forward tie rod outer ball joint

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2013 214,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 214,475 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre tread worn on both shoulders

Pass 1 Oct 2012 188,749 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 188,229 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 187,598 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 184,991 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 160,648 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 141,014 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 124,576 miles

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

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

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 SFZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ52 SFZ, 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 EJ52 SFZ registered?

EJ52 SFZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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