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EX52 JXF

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,359 mi
Last recorded156,359 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 156,359 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 136,797 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 130,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 126,547 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

sill cover fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2014 126,547 miles

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

sill cover fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2013 124,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 124,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 122,443 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2012 122,442 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2011 119,967 miles

rear disc's slightly rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2011 119,954 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear disc's slightly rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2010 116,985 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs worn

rear discs rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2010 116,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs worn

rear discs rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2009 113,633 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 108,900 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 101,377 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 92,088 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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EX52 JXF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EX52 JXF, 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

How do I check the history of EX52 JXF?

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What year was EX52 JXF registered?

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

Is EX52 JXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 JXF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX52 JXF have outstanding finance?

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