MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
front pads starting to wear low
sliight play in o/s/f and n/s/r link rods
stone chips in screen
all brake discs worn front and rear
oil leak at rear differential
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)
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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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WX52 ZPL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 11 September 2002.
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