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WX52 ZPL

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

190,297 mi
Last recorded190,297 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 ZPL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2019 190,297 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure internal fixings insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2018 185,564 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaks

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 12 Sep 2018 185,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaks

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 11 Sep 2017 177,400 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 8 Sep 2017 177,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2016 167,156 miles

bad oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rears (3.5.1i)

slight play nearside front link rod

Pass 8 Sep 2015 158,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside oil leak from back axle

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

oil leak from engine

stone chips in front screen

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 148,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 148,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 137,330 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r suspension link rods

Pass 4 Sep 2012 125,237 miles

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

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

Oil leak from rear Diff

nearside front Road Wheel damaged on outer bead

nearside front Tyre worn low on inner & outer shoulders of tread

offside front Tyre worn low on inner & outer shoulders of tread

stone chips in Windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2011 113,591 miles

front pads starting to wear low

sliight play in o/s/f and n/s/r link rods

stone chips in screen

Pass 3 Sep 2010 101,486 miles

all brake discs worn front and rear

oil leak at rear differential

Pass 9 Sep 2009 90,653 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 77,499 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,362 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 56,002 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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WX52 ZPL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol 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 WX52 ZPL, 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 WX52 ZPL registered?

WX52 ZPL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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