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YC02 WPP

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,120 mi
Last recorded161,120 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 WPP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 161,120 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 147,802 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2015 147,758 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

fuel pipes corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 147,753 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 140,216 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 131,190 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 124,222 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 116,594 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 107,085 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 97,193 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 97,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 82,422 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 82,422 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet can't be opened

o/s rear tyre close to limit and cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2007 71,715 miles

advise both rear tyres close to wear b ars just leagal at time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2006 58,340 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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YC02 WPP is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YC02 WPP, 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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What year was YC02 WPP registered?

YC02 WPP is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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