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WA02 URR

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,431 mi
Last recorded130,431 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 URR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 130,431 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 129,380 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 129,380 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 128,011 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 126,446 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 124,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 122,041 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 119,295 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 116,555 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 114,029 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 110,924 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2012 107,470 miles

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

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

front inner pads look low

Pass 19 Feb 2011 103,307 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 95,051 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 76,841 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 76,841 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,025 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 29,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 URR is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 URR, 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 WA02 URR registered?

WA02 URR is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is WA02 URR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA02 URR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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