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EX02 WTJ

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 WTJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021
Pass 8 Jan 2021 165,984 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 159,490 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 159,490 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 146,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 146,507 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut / bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut / bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut / bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut / bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 140,475 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 135,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm has significant play in a ball joint

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 135,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm has significant play in a ball joint

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 130,976 miles

coolant leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 130,976 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 128,498 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 102,661 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 102,661 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,581 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres have split/cuts in them but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 3 Dec 2012 68,463 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 64,579 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 61,260 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 56,262 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 49,916 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 45,249 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,945 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 31,492 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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EX02 WTJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EX02 WTJ, 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 EX02 WTJ registered?

EX02 WTJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is EX02 WTJ safe to buy?

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