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WP02 EUX

2002 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,582 mi
Last recorded148,582 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 EUX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 148,582 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 146,436 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 144,332 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 141,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 140,141 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 140,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 123,115 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 111,275 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 111,275 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 97,583 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 72,791 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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WP02 EUX is a 2002 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP02 EUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP02 EUX registered?

WP02 EUX is a 2002 BMW 523, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is WP02 EUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP02 EUX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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