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WK02 AEV

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,541 mi
Last recorded142,541 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 AEV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 142,541 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 142,541 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 142,404 miles

engine smokes but ok on emissions test

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 15 Nov 2019 142,404 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

engine smokes but ok on emissions test

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 137,522 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 137,521 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main b/pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing b/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 135,572 miles

o/s/r brake disc inner face badly rusted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 131,823 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 130,148 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 123,009 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r brake disc inner face rusted

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm

Fail 18 Nov 2014 123,009 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm

Pass 17 Dec 2013 113,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 105,322 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 103,462 miles

both rear anti roll bar links slight play

o/s front inner rack joint slight play

rear discs poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2012 103,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear anti roll bar links slight play

o/s front inner rack joint slight play

rear discs poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2011 96,150 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 69,097 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 88,987 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 88,987 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 81,912 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)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 81,912 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 28 Jul 2008 78,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 71,069 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 61,379 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 61,362 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)

both front tyres worn on edges and lumpy

Pass 27 Feb 2006 58,947 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WK02 AEV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WK02 AEV, 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 WK02 AEV registered?

WK02 AEV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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