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WKZ 8842

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

232,513 mi
Last recorded232,513 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKZ 8842
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 232,513 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 223,269 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r shock absorber worn

o/s/r shock absorber worn

Pass 24 Jan 2015 223,269 miles

n/s/r shock absorber worn

o/s/r shock absorber worn

Pass 25 Jan 2014 209,237 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 197,864 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 175,462 miles

air bag warning light on constant

Fail 3 Jan 2012 175,461 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag warning light on constant

Pass 3 Jan 2011 155,502 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 86,669 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 86,669 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 77,635 miles

engine under trays damaged

washer low level light on

Fail 12 Jul 2007 77,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine under trays damaged

washer low level light on

Pass 3 Aug 2006 63,834 miles

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

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

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

nearside parking brake effort low compared to offside

Fail 2 Aug 2006 63,831 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside parking brake effort very low compared to offside

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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WKZ 8842 is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WKZ 8842, 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 WKZ 8842 registered?

WKZ 8842 is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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