MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
292,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
Play in o/s of steering rack
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
Minor front screen damage not in drivers view
Slight play in both sides of steering rack
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
Both headlight has deteriorated beam patterns
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
Slight lift in o/s front forward tie rod outer ball joint
Slight play in steering rack
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EJ52 SFZ safe to buy?
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