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WN52 LYZ

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,462 mi
Last recorded155,462 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 LYZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 155,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 151,232 miles

both front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn with slight play

Fail 11 May 2018 151,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 / 50 r 16 92w (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

both front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn with slight play

Pass 12 May 2017 142,515 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 134,826 miles

Front brake discs and pads are worn

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

both front tyres are beginning to wear on the edges

Fail 18 Jul 2016 134,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake discs and pads are worn

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

both front tyres are beginning to wear on the edges

Pass 28 Jul 2015 125,604 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 125,604 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 119,901 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 119,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 111,165 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 111,141 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 103,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2011 95,584 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,070 miles

front and rear discs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2009 76,805 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 76,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2008 64,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,974 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,182 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 43,810 miles

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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WN52 LYZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WN52 LYZ, 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 WN52 LYZ registered?

WN52 LYZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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