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WV02 ULB

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,227 mi
Last recorded85,227 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 ULB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 85,227 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,985 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 83,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,629 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 80,244 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 77,861 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 77,861 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 75,906 miles

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

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 4 Feb 2013 75,906 miles

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

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

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 4 Feb 2012 74,739 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,702 miles

front brake pads wearing

Pass 15 Jan 2010 70,482 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 67,402 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 64,465 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 60,660 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 55,928 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres slight cuts in tread

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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WV02 ULB is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WV02 ULB, 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 WV02 ULB registered?

WV02 ULB is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is WV02 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV02 ULB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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