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WO52 AHK

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,697 mi
Last recorded152,697 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO52 AHK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 152,697 miles

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2019 152,630 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover,under trays and sill covers fitted

little effort nearside parking brake

slight blow exhaust front flexi

Pass 28 Nov 2018 149,231 miles

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 145,743 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ENGINE AND LOWER COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 146,179 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR OUTER (2.4.G.2)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated SAFETY CATCH VERY STIFF (8.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ENGINE AND LOWER COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 145,738 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour CONSTANT BLUE SMOKE UNDER LOAD (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR METAL PIPES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

ENGINE AND LOWER COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 141,859 miles

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

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

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 13 Nov 2015 138,082 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 134,851 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 130,103 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 125,692 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 120,772 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside parking brake effort lower than offside

Pass 9 Nov 2010 113,087 miles

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

nearside park brake effort lower than offside. more lever effort needed to operate

Pass 23 Oct 2009 105,430 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 96,513 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)

both front tyres slighty perished

Fail 18 Nov 2008 96,513 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyres slighty perished

Pass 8 Nov 2007 86,430 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 69,956 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 69,956 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 50,756 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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WO52 AHK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WO52 AHK, 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 WO52 AHK registered?

WO52 AHK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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