MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 places ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Offside Rear at front of wheel arch on outer wing, corrosion, only just met minimum MOT standard
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
no internal mirror
suspension lowered front and rear
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at turbo (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at inner cill, front of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear rigid brake pipes excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 places ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Offside Rear at front of wheel arch on outer wing, corrosion, only just met minimum MOT standard
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
no internal mirror
suspension lowered front and rear
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly o/s and n/s (1.3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly o/s and n/s (1.3.1 (c))
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint marked (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusters not working (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusters not working (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play outer (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
under trays/sill covers/engine cover fitted
engine cover fitted
offside front tyre wearing on edges
sill covers fitted
under trays fitted
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear number plate starting to degrade
Rear number plate starting to de laminate
rear number plate starting to delaminate
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear number plate starting to delaminate
RHR Handbrake slightly lazy in operation
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PO02 PZZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 PO02 PZZ, 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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PO02 PZZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2002.
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