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RJ52 BZB

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,295 mi
Last recorded182,295 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 BZB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 182,295 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gator split

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

Rear both rear brake hoes perished

Pass 17 May 2017 176,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 171,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 166,853 miles

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

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

front registration plate slight damage

Fail 26 May 2015 166,762 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine oil level on minimum

front registration plate slight damage

Pass 14 May 2014 161,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 tyres low

exhaust deteriorated mount and flexi

front anti-roll bar d bushes worn

front number plate deteriorated

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 May 2013 155,877 miles

slight play in both rear(rear most) upper arm ball joints

Pass 31 May 2012 146,986 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light on dash

exhaust mount deteriorated / corroded

Fail 28 May 2012 146,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on dash

exhaust mount deteriorated / corroded

tyre sizes front= 235/40x18w rear= 265/35x18w

Pass 3 Jun 2011 135,293 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 123,659 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 105,064 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

Pass 14 May 2008 84,610 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 84,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 65,423 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 65,406 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

1)RECOMMEND NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION IS INSPECTED SEPARATLEY PRIOR TO RENEWING TYRE.INNER SHOULDER IS EXCESSIVELY WORN.

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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RJ52 BZB is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ52 BZB, 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 RJ52 BZB registered?

RJ52 BZB is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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