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WJ02 CZP

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,130 mi
Last recorded157,130 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 CZP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 157,130 miles

Creaking noise from the O/S/R suspension

Front brake disc lipped & worn

N/S hand brake poor in operation

O/S/R wheel arch arch corroded

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

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear subframe O/S/F mounting split

Rear subframe bush in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2015 145,745 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 145,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 133,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 133,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 125,766 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 12 Apr 2012 118,349 miles

Corrosion on both rear brake discs.

Higher reading recorded on offside rear foot brake than on nearside rear foot brake.Attention recommended.

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

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

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

corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 118,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion on both rear brake discs.

Higher reading recorded on offside rear foot brake than on nearside rear foot brake.Attention recommended.

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

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

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

corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 112,123 miles

Corrosion on both rear brake discs.

Corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

Creaking from rear brakes when pressure applied.

Higher reading recorded on offside rear foot brake than on nearside rear foot brake on brake tester.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 105,360 miles

Rear brake pipes getting furry

Pass 22 Apr 2009 96,446 miles

All rear brake pipes getting furry

Nearside front steering track rod end ball joint boot split

Offside rear anti-roll bar link has slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2008 89,902 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 89,992 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 78,754 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 78,741 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 64,453 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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WJ02 CZP is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WJ02 CZP, 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 WJ02 CZP registered?

WJ02 CZP is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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