MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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surface rust on o/s/r coil spring and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules & under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing both sides (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
surface rust on o/s/r coil spring and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules & under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight corrosion to front to rear fuel pipe
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside rear brake calliper spring clip missing
rear exhaust hanger insecure
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside rear brake calliper spring clip missing
rear exhaust hanger insecure
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
middle section exhaust support bracket corroded
offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm limit
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
rear brake discs heavily corroded ( advise replacement )
wind screen damaged
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SO51 CLZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 SO51 CLZ, 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 SO51 CLZ registered?
SO51 CLZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 8 January 2002.
Is SO51 CLZ safe to buy?
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