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SH51 CWZ

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,719 mi
Last recorded168,719 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 CWZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 168,719 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 160,178 miles

Nearside Front sill

Pass 11 Oct 2018 158,752 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 146,191 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 133,713 miles

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 ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 122,251 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 116,551 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 114,768 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 110,262 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 110,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 101,525 miles

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.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 91,714 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 80,201 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 80,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Sep 2008 69,940 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished between treads

Pass 27 Sep 2007 61,396 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 49,739 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 48,241 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH51 CWZ registered?

SH51 CWZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is SH51 CWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 CWZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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