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WK51 JXL

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,983 mi
Last recorded104,983 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 JXL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 104,983 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

heavy age cracking on both rear brake flexi hoses

play in both rear suspension arm bushes

Fail 30 Apr 2012 104,882 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

heavy age cracking on both rear brake flexi hoses

play in both rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 25 May 2011 97,025 miles

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

N/S & O/S Front bumpstops deteriorated

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

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2011 97,015 miles

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

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

N/S & O/S Front bumpstops deteriorated

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

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2010 76,248 miles

exhaust corroded

slight age cracking to suspension rubbers

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,966 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on outside edges and "cracking" on sidewalls

screw in o/s/r tyre causing a slow puncture

vehicle has partial body panels fitted underneath

Fail 24 Feb 2009 58,966 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on outside edges and "cracking" on sidewalls

screw in o/s/r tyre causing a slow puncture

vehicle has partial body panels fitted underneath

Pass 27 Feb 2008 54,364 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,912 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 41,922 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 41,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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WK51 JXL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WK51 JXL, 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 WK51 JXL registered?

WK51 JXL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 2 February 2002.

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