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WM02 VYC

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,443 mi
Last recorded128,443 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 VYC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 128,443 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 128,443 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 127,579 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 126,504 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 123,821 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON

Fail 16 Dec 2015 123,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp insecure BULB HOLDERS (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON

Pass 10 Dec 2014 121,085 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 118,397 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 115,148 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 115,148 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 111,246 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

interior mirror security

offside headlamp light out put reduced

Pass 30 Nov 2010 107,231 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 102,836 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 98,836 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 98,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 98,804 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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)

due to covers unable to inspect brake servo/master cylinder area.

o.s.f steering arms have slight play.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 96,068 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 85,462 miles

Both front and rear brake pads worn close to wear sensors.

Rear brake discs look worn.

Slight play in offside front lower track control arm outer ball joint.

Fail 15 Sep 2006 85,462 miles

Both front and rear brake pads worn close to wear sensors.

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs look worn.

Slight play in offside front lower track control arm outer ball joint.

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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WM02 VYC 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 68.4%.

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 WM02 VYC, 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 WM02 VYC registered?

WM02 VYC is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is WM02 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM02 VYC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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