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WF52 VSO

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,335 mi
Last recorded202,335 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 VSO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 202,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Mar 2018 174,692 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 174,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 154,049 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 133,698 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 133,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted

Rattle from engine area

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 121,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 115,161 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2013 99,972 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 85,993 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 22 Mar 2012 85,987 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2011 69,274 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,307 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,574 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008
Fail 11 Aug 2008

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 VSO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF52 VSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF52 VSO registered?

WF52 VSO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is WF52 VSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF52 VSO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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