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X102 WCA

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,687 mi
Last recorded144,687 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX102 WCA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 144,687 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 13,374 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 115,123 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 114,899 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 104,722 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,892 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,209 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 75,206 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 75,206 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,101 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 73,821 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 69,362 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 65,639 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,214 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 61,214 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,346 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 56,340 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 51,412 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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X102 WCA is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 106,448 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 X102 WCA, 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 25 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X102 WCA?

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What year was X102 WCA registered?

X102 WCA is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X102 WCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X102 WCA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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