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SJI 5678

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,682 mi
Last recorded157,682 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 5678
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2023 157,682 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp missing causing vibration (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 152,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 145,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 138,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 138,102 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint faces up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 129,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2019 129,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 126,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 126,252 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 21 Jun 2017 125,901 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 125,888 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 122,185 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 May 2016 122,185 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 118,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 114,018 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 109,734 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 109,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 106,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2012 106,900 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 99,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 89,724 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 May 2009 80,943 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 76,041 miles

centre rear top brake light is not working

Pass 31 May 2007 71,936 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 66,954 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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SJI 5678 is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SJI 5678, 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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SJI 5678 is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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