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WD02 JXH

2002 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,741 mi
Last recorded113,741 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD02 JXH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 113,741 miles

both rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

slight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm outer joint

slight play in o/s/r upper suspension arm outer joint

Pass 18 Jan 2016 106,875 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 104,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 104,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 96,558 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 96,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 83,324 miles

both brake pipes to rear flexi starting to corrode

Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,528 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,793 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,915 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,161 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,725 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,412 miles

o/s/r,o/s/f,and n/s/r tyres perished

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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WD02 JXH is a 2002 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WD02 JXH, 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 WD02 JXH registered?

WD02 JXH is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is WD02 JXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD02 JXH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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