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WR02 YFJ

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,520 mi
Last recorded187,520 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 187,520 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 May 2016 187,520 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 174,852 miles

both rear brake hoses deteriorating

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

offside front drop link lower ball joint gaitor damaged

offside front wheel inner rim damaged

offside inner rack joint has play

offside rear lower arm bush has slight play

offside rear top arm ball joint has play

Fail 23 Apr 2015 174,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake hoses deteriorating

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

offside front drop link lower ball joint gaitor damaged

offside front wheel inner rim damaged

offside inner rack joint has play

offside rear lower arm bush has slight play

offside rear top arm ball joint has play

Pass 21 Mar 2014 164,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 163,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 148,693 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 138,525 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 125,717 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2009 115,873 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 89,794 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 89,794 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

aigbag light on

front discs ridged

light stone chips windscreen

nearside front tyre on limit

offside headlight aim not tested

rear discs ridged and worn

water damagerear no plate

Pass 29 Mar 2007 75,681 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 52,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs and pads worn

undertray hanging off o/s/f + splitter trim on front bumper

Fail 5 Apr 2006 52,187 miles

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs and pads worn

undertray hanging off o/s/f + splitter trim on front bumper

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 YFJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YFJ, 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 YFJ registered?

WR02 YFJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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