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RE52 ZWD

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,434 mi
Last recorded186,434 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 ZWD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 186,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cut but no more than 25mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside front inner steering arm and lower ball joints play

Pass 15 Oct 2020 189,787 miles

Nearside and offside front and rear ball joints are play

Pass 19 Oct 2019 186,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 186,337 miles

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 185,543 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 184,562 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2017 184,562 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear brake light not working

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2016 180,197 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 175,051 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 162,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2013 162,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 146,378 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 146,356 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2011 133,740 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 133,740 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 117,688 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 104,937 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres worn low on inside edges

rear tyres 2.5 mm

Pass 17 Jun 2009 104,937 miles

rear tyres 2.5 mm

front tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 18 Jun 2008 91,602 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 4 Jun 2007 75,390 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 58,403 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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RE52 ZWD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE52 ZWD, 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 RE52 ZWD registered?

RE52 ZWD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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