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WF52 OHU

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

165,594 mi
Last recorded165,594 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 OHU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 165,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 161,308 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 161,301 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 157,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre plus low air pressure ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2019 153,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on edges

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2019 153,042 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on edges

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2018 146,868 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2018 146,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2017 140,376 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2017 140,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both rear brake discs worn low

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2016 129,912 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside handbrake effort low

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

both rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2016 129,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside handbrake effort low

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

both rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2015 117,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 6 Nov 2013 108,315 miles

front brake pads worn to limit

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 108,236 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads worn to limit

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 99,667 miles

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

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

inner front brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Nov 2011 92,144 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing near limit

offside rear tyre worn to the limit

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2010 81,547 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 68,311 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 68,311 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 59,656 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 49,390 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 36,775 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 36,751 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

repair to windscreen in zone a

Pass 28 Nov 2005 36,683 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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WF52 OHU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WF52 OHU, 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 WF52 OHU registered?

WF52 OHU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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