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CN02 WHH

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,285 mi
Last recorded188,285 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 WHH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 188,285 miles

offside rear handbrake readings low

perishing on rear brake hoses

wear at rear suspension link bars

Fail 12 Dec 2011 186,935 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion on rear brake pipes

offside rear handbrake readings low

perishing on rear brake hoses

slight wear at rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 12 Jan 2011 173,659 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

engine oil level slightly low

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

offside handbrake readings low

wear at rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 19 Dec 2009 159,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 149,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 149,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 139,245 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 139,245 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 122,915 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 122,914 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 109,582 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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CN02 WHH is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue 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 CN02 WHH, 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 CN02 WHH registered?

CN02 WHH is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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