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SA52 WAJ

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,604 mi
Last recorded132,604 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 WAJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 132,604 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 126,153 miles

Front offside and nearside tyres worn uneven worn inner and outer edges

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Nov 2015 126,153 miles

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

Front offside and nearside tyres worn uneven worn inner and outer edges

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2014 118,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2013 110,640 miles

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

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

slight leak from power steering

Fail 20 Nov 2013 110,640 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)

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)

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

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

slight leak from power steering

Pass 26 Nov 2012 103,724 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 103,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 96,056 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 88,538 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 79,509 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn outside edges and rear tyres getting near limit

Pass 17 Dec 2008 72,429 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 64,640 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 56,372 miles

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2005 47,853 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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SA52 WAJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA52 WAJ, 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 SA52 WAJ registered?

SA52 WAJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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