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SN02 ZWM

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,895 mi
Last recorded169,895 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 ZWM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 169,895 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 164,955 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 164,933 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 137,521 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 137,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 130,451 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 121,059 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 117,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 117,418 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 98,467 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 84,463 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 67,161 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 59,792 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SN02 ZWM is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SN02 ZWM, 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 SN02 ZWM registered?

SN02 ZWM is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is SN02 ZWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN02 ZWM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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