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BF02 WYZ

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,616 mi
Last recorded167,616 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 WYZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 167,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all throughout car (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust minor leek front

front n/s tyre close to limit

Fail 13 Nov 2018 167,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all throughout car (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust minor leek front

front n/s tyre close to limit

Pass 30 Oct 2017 160,908 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 158,469 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 157,465 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 154,154 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 152,739 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 149,946 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 147,666 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 146,329 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 146,329 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 144,464 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2010 144,464 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 142,290 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 138,308 miles

o/s/r inner cv boot split

Pass 8 Mar 2007 133,389 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 133,386 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 126,607 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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BF02 WYZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BF02 WYZ, 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 BF02 WYZ registered?

BF02 WYZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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