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VA02 WTV

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,210 mi
Last recorded183,210 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 WTV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 183,210 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2017 183,210 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2016 171,000 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 162,955 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 162,953 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 155,132 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 146,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 132,838 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 132,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 119,382 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 105,146 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 89,605 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 89,248 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 74,255 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 63,927 miles

both rear tyre tread cracked

front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Jul 2007 63,728 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2006 55,590 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 48,402 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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VA02 WTV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VA02 WTV, 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 VA02 WTV registered?

VA02 WTV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 May 2002.

Is VA02 WTV safe to buy?

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