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DK02 WFZ

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,210 mi
Last recorded168,210 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 WFZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 168,210 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front number plate in poor condition

nearside rear door wont open

rear discs slight corrosion on inner faces

Fail 4 Feb 2011 168,205 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front number plate in poor condition

front pads appear low

nearside rear door wont open

rear discs slight corrosion on inner faces

Pass 3 Feb 2010 161,819 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

horn poor

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside handbrake slow to operate

washers poor

Pass 14 Feb 2009 153,386 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 127,812 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 127,195 miles

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

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

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 15 Feb 2007 90,844 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 55,083 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 39,542 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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DK02 WFZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DK02 WFZ, 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 DK02 WFZ registered?

DK02 WFZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is DK02 WFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK02 WFZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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