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SP02 ZTS

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,612 mi
Last recorded146,612 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 ZTS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 146,612 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 146,612 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 139,454 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 135,012 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 131,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 131,227 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 124,639 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 124,639 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 120,933 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 120,790 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 116,130 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 116,130 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 111,997 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 108,808 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 108,808 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 105,380 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 100,823 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 100,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2006 97,390 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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SP02 ZTS is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SP02 ZTS, 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 SP02 ZTS registered?

SP02 ZTS is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 10 June 2002.

Is SP02 ZTS safe to buy?

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