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WG02 KYE

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

109,411 mi
Last recorded109,411 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 KYE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 109,411 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 105,240 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 103,406 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear on bend (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 97,473 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 92,736 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017
Pass 14 Sep 2016 90,877 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 89,823 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 77,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,520 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,883 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,615 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 52,157 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,410 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 44,811 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 40,994 miles

nsf tyre worn close to limit

Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,491 miles

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

n/s/f tyre just in limits wearing on outter edge

Pass 19 May 2006 29,678 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 29,767 miles

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

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

Washer bottle leaking

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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WG02 KYE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 WG02 KYE, 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 WG02 KYE registered?

WG02 KYE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is WG02 KYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG02 KYE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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