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WR02 YFG

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,148 mi
Last recorded133,148 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 YFG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 133,148 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 133,148 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 123,645 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 123,645 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 117,263 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 107,100 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 95,403 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 80,642 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 70,481 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 YFG is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YFG, 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 YFG registered?

WR02 YFG is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is WR02 YFG safe to buy?

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