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WP51 COA

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,894 mi
Last recorded156,894 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 COA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 156,894 miles

Both rear tyres low on inner edges

Front suspension bushes worn

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

Nearside front tyre bald on edges

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 156,807 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres low on inner edges

Front suspension bushes worn

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

Nearside front tyre bald on edges

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 152,370 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 146,511 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake has low performance 18%. indicating adjustment or repair is required.

Fail 1 May 2019 146,452 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced backing sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake has low performance 18%. indicating adjustment or repair is required.

Pass 3 May 2018 142,379 miles

Front brake discs lipped and slightly worn

Rear brake discs lipped and slightly worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2018 142,379 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs lipped and slightly worn

Rear brake discs lipped and slightly worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

glass part of tail gate keeps unlocking itself

Pass 11 May 2017 136,604 miles

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

Offside Rear low brake performance from park brake.

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 8 May 2017 136,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear low brake performance from park brake.

both wiper blades in poor condition (may fail when retested).

Pass 9 May 2016 130,487 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 125,644 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)

the f/n/s tyre is worn on the outside edge

Pass 2 May 2014 121,059 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 116,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 111,632 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 104,575 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 101,106 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 101,103 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 2 Apr 2009 96,131 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 11 Apr 2008 88,914 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 84,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 75,254 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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WP51 COA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WP51 COA, 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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WP51 COA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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