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YJ02 WSE

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,489 mi
Last recorded172,489 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 WSE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 172,489 miles

o/s/f wind screen washer inop

Fail 7 Oct 2011 172,489 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

o/s/f wind screen washer inop

Pass 8 Sep 2010 165,277 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 165,276 miles

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 151,869 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 151,869 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet catch starting to seize

Pass 3 Apr 2008 144,000 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 135,900 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 128,558 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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YJ02 WSE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YJ02 WSE, 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 WSE registered?

YJ02 WSE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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