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SO51 CLZ

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,206 mi
Last recorded170,206 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 CLZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 170,206 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 158,944 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 158,052 miles

surface rust on o/s/r coil spring and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules & under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2017 158,048 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 140,757 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 134,115 miles

slight corrosion to front to rear fuel pipe

Pass 22 Nov 2012 126,956 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 116,946 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 116,946 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 103,885 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 91,580 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2008 77,956 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 61,657 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 61,657 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 53,143 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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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.

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