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WA52 FFL

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,281 mi
Last recorded105,281 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 FFL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 105,281 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 105,281 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 91,478 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2013 91,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 89,141 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2012 89,141 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 89,059 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

horn poor

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,764 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 64,069 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 64,067 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S/F Suspension lower than o/s/f.

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 54,004 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 50,672 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,101 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 37,018 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 29,109 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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WA52 FFL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA52 FFL, 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 WA52 FFL registered?

WA52 FFL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is WA52 FFL safe to buy?

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