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SP52 WEL

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

147,184 mi
Last recorded147,184 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 WEL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2026 147,184 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 126,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 121,837 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroding + outer scabby (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroding + outer scabby (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear over axle + main run x2 undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 115,977 miles

Front both front bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + main run/both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 108,030 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all over axle + front to rear main run (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 108,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all over axle + front to rear main run (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 101,033 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 starting to perish/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 97,390 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 95,039 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 90,426 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Fail 9 Jan 2018 90,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 84,060 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 79,119 miles

advise rear metal brake pipes showing heavy corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2015 79,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ++++++( D )++++++bushes/both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise rear metal brake pipes showing heavy corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2014 75,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 75,326 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 71,126 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,855 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 69,845 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 66,768 miles

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

exhaust front pipe support brkt rotten through and heat sheild at rear corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 68,264 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 66,719 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 64,429 miles

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

surface corrosion all brake discs

Fail 18 Nov 2008 64,429 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

surface corrosion all brake discs

Pass 4 Dec 2007 61,811 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 61,811 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,915 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 55,409 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 42,836 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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SP52 WEL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 SP52 WEL, 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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SP52 WEL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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