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WA02 DVT

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,665 mi
Last recorded106,665 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 DVT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 106,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 106,660 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 106,585 miles

Nearside Rear tyrewall cracking

Offside Rear tyrewall cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2016 105,013 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 102,006 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 98,845 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 95,795 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 92,358 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 92,352 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 87,202 miles

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

front brake disc lipped

Pass 4 Jun 2010 80,314 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 80,276 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,452 miles

front discs lipped.

Pass 30 May 2008 65,448 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,702 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Jun 2007 56,702 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

N/S FRONT TYRE WEARING VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

N/S REAR TYRE WEARING VERY LOW

O/S FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 5 Jun 2006 46,154 miles

front inner brake pads look to be wearing low

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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WA02 DVT is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WA02 DVT, 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 WA02 DVT registered?

WA02 DVT is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is WA02 DVT safe to buy?

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