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WR02 PYT

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,980 mi
Last recorded154,980 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 PYT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 154,980 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 154,980 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 147,957 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 147,957 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 140,471 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 129,364 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 129,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 119,694 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 106,288 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 87,692 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 64,621 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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WR02 PYT is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WR02 PYT, 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

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What year was WR02 PYT registered?

WR02 PYT is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is WR02 PYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR02 PYT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR02 PYT have outstanding finance?

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