MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front sill
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear jacking point corroded
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ENGINE OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.
PETROL PIPES CORRODED.
SLIGHT CORROSION AT SOME METAL BRAKE PIPES.
SLIGHT SQUEAL AT BRAKES.
SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT EDGES OF FRONT TYRES.
SLIGHT WEAR AT R/H/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
brake pad warning light on
offside front tyre slightly perished between treads
n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SH51 CWZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 SH51 CWZ, 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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SH51 CWZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 8 January 2002.
Is SH51 CWZ safe to buy?
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