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WL51 KNP

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,530 mi
Last recorded126,530 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 KNP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 126,530 miles

slight corrosion o/s rear inner sill

Pass 4 Nov 2016 120,324 miles

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

both lower sills have covers

grease around o/s/r inner hub

Fail 2 Nov 2016 120,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both lower sills have covers

grease around o/s/r inner hub

Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,601 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 112,601 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 105,993 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 99,536 miles

corrosion to o/sr outer sill

Fail 7 Nov 2013 99,536 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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)

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

corrosion to o/sr outer sill

front and rear brake disc worn and corroded,inner pads worn

Pass 30 Oct 2012 92,766 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 83,855 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,508 miles

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2010 77,504 miles

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

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)

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

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Jun 2010 75,174 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 70,548 miles

n/s rear tyer wall cracking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2008 66,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2007 62,275 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 58,970 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 47,839 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 47,839 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)

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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WL51 KNP 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 73.7%.

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 WL51 KNP, 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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WL51 KNP is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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