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EY52 WRF

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,313 mi
Last recorded168,313 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 WRF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 168,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 162,064 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 155,139 miles

slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 30 Aug 2011 144,005 miles

play in offside inner steering rack joint

rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 17 Aug 2010 144,005 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 138,437 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 130,980 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 130,938 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 117,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 95,133 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 95,133 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EY52 WRF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EY52 WRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY52 WRF registered?

EY52 WRF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is EY52 WRF safe to buy?

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