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SL02 WZC

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

177,632 mi
Last recorded177,632 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 WZC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 177,632 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 177,632 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 177,279 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 177,279 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 174,959 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 174,045 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 168,907 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 158,421 miles

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

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

Offside rear coil spring fractured at its extreme end

Pass 13 Mar 2012 150,721 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 144,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 136,263 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2009 129,724 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 121,265 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 112,149 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 102,591 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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SL02 WZC is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SL02 WZC, 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 SL02 WZC registered?

SL02 WZC is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is SL02 WZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL02 WZC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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