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EX52 JWZ

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,481 mi
Last recorded156,481 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 JWZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 156,481 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2017 156,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 145,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 134,366 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 120,511 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 109,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 100,349 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 100,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 86,357 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,355 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 129,437 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 102,835 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 84,204 miles

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

REC WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 77,313 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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EX52 JWZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 EX52 JWZ, 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 EX52 JWZ registered?

EX52 JWZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is EX52 JWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 JWZ 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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