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SJ02 ZVA

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,793 mi
Last recorded129,793 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 ZVA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 129,793 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 129,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure lower pinch bolt loose (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 128,135 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)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 128,133 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 113,677 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 113,674 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 92,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills fitted with plastic covers

fuel stains at fuel pump area

g/ box to exhaust mounting corroded

nearside rear tyre slight kerb damage

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 92,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills fitted with plastic covers

fuel stains at fuel pump area

g/ box to exhaust mounting corroded

nearside rear tyre slight kerb damage

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 99,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease like substance

Fail 6 Mar 2014 88,607 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease like substance

Pass 23 Nov 2012 87,032 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011
Pass 24 Sep 2010 82,480 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 79,970 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 76,149 miles

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORODE

Pass 21 Sep 2007 70,216 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 70,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 63,707 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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SJ02 ZVA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ02 ZVA, 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 SJ02 ZVA registered?

SJ02 ZVA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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