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WF02 MMA

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,823 mi
Last recorded139,823 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 MMA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2022 139,823 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft/differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 138,760 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside handbrake effort low, requires adjustment/repair

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear differential leaking

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 Aug 2020 136,285 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 136,131 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heavy corrosion around both rear jacking points no visible components making it a prescribed aria tho

Pass 15 Aug 2019 132,696 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire not connected to brake pad.

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust box. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 127,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust rear box heat shield. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 127,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust rear box heat shield. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 127,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 122,764 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 122,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 116,390 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 116,377 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure REFLECTOR ASSY. DETACHED (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing LOWER REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 99,369 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 81,932 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,026 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 64,780 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,629 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 60,440 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2009 58,296 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 51,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 39,337 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,823 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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WF02 MMA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WF02 MMA, 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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WF02 MMA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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