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WA52 LFT

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,369 mi
Last recorded166,369 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 166,369 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 166,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 151,406 miles

underbody undersealed (brakepipes)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 151,406 miles

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

underbody undersealed (brakepipes)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 148,093 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 148,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 139,571 miles

cover under vehicle unable to check properly

n/s/f tyre edges bold

rear pads wearing low

Pass 18 Dec 2008 132,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

due to plastic coverimgs unable to check under vehicle components properley

front brakes slightly juddering

Fail 18 Dec 2008 132,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

due to plastic coverimgs unable to check under vehicle components properley

front brakes slightly juddering

Pass 18 Dec 2007 127,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brakes slightly juddering

Pass 21 Dec 2006 115,679 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 115,679 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 110,151 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 LFT is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LFT, 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 LFT registered?

WA52 LFT is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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