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WF02 XOL

2002 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

229,876 mi
Last recorded229,876 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 XOL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 229,876 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess appears lower than the offside, needs attention (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2022 229,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess appears lower than the offside, needs attention (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 223,902 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 216,946 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 216,839 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and front offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 207,380 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 200,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 193,163 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 184,032 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 173,177 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 163,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2013 150,447 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 139,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 129,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 129,096 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 121,934 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 121,934 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 106,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 106,908 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 91,575 miles

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

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

n/s front brake pad wear indicator insecure

rear reg no plate soiled

Fail 30 Jun 2008 91,574 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s front brake pad wear indicator insecure

rear reg no plate soiled

Pass 28 Jun 2007 76,536 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 61,499 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 XOL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WF02 XOL, 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 WF02 XOL registered?

WF02 XOL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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