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WP52 EVR

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

214,779 mi
Last recorded214,779 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 EVR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 214,779 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 194,405 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 170,948 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 145,492 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2011 109,479 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advice front disc on being slightly pitted.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 167,903 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 167,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 154,020 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2008 134,093 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 108,358 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 108,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 80,701 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 70,416 miles

both front tyres worn edges

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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WP52 EVR is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WP52 EVR, 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

How do I check the history of WP52 EVR?

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What year was WP52 EVR registered?

WP52 EVR is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is WP52 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP52 EVR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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