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WU52 EZH

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,550 mi
Last recorded175,550 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 EZH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 175,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 173,499 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 172,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 163,399 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 158,776 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 152,942 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 143,289 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 132,794 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 120,508 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 120,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2010 110,534 miles

o/s/f tyre very well worn on inner edge 235/45/17

Pass 17 Aug 2009 103,154 miles

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

front brake discs and pads look well worn

small chip in zone A

Fail 12 Aug 2009 102,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs and pads look well worn

small chip in zone A

Pass 14 Aug 2008 94,258 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 82,856 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 82,856 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 75,210 miles

Both rear tyres getting low and N/S/R tyre wall damaged

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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WU52 EZH is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WU52 EZH, 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 WU52 EZH registered?

WU52 EZH is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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