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WR02 YFF

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,871 mi
Last recorded140,871 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 YFF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 140,871 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 138,190 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 136,104 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 135,184 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 135,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded / inner sill under sill cover (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded /inner sill under sill cover (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 133,949 miles

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

both front tyres cracked in tread

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear pads getting low

Pass 18 Sep 2015 131,121 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 131,114 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 127,379 miles

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

Plastic cover sills fitted

Wipers poor condition

Fail 11 Sep 2014 127,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Plastic cover sills fitted

Wipers poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2013 125,071 miles

traction control warning light

Pass 1 Oct 2012 120,192 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 114,877 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 21 Sep 2010 107,277 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 96,417 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 83,389 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 70,964 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 60,915 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2005 47,375 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 YFF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WR02 YFF, 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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WR02 YFF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is WR02 YFF safe to buy?

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