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SV52 CDZ

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,342 mi
Last recorded54,342 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 CDZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 54,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside washer jet not working

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 54,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside washer jet not working

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 53,125 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 52,042 miles

Both rear tyres approaching 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 22 Feb 2022 50,155 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 49,202 miles

Nearside rear tyre approaching 1.6mm legal limit

Fail 5 Feb 2021 49,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside rear tyre approaching 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 13 Feb 2020 48,564 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 45,943 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,696 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 40,207 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 38,021 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 35,925 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 35,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 32,872 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,561 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,337 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,900 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,752 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,572 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 19,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 15,931 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 12,199 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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SV52 CDZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SV52 CDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV52 CDZ registered?

SV52 CDZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is SV52 CDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 CDZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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