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YJ02 WRP

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,114 mi
Last recorded184,114 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 WRP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 184,114 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 184,114 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 175,419 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 175,419 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2009 160,492 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 143,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 120,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 99,905 miles

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

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

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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YJ02 WRP is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ02 WRP, 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 YJ02 WRP registered?

YJ02 WRP is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is YJ02 WRP safe to buy?

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