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YR02 WVC

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,254 mi
Last recorded161,254 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 WVC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 161,254 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

ENGINE MISFIRE UNDER LOAD

Fail 23 Mar 2018 161,253 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE MISFIRE UNDER LOAD

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 160,199 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS

Fail 8 Mar 2017 160,199 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS

Pass 14 Mar 2016 160,022 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 160,013 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 158,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 157,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

secondary bonet catch stiff

Fail 3 Apr 2014 157,757 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

secondary bonet catch stiff

Pass 21 Mar 2013 155,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 155,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 150,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2012 150,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 143,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Mar 2010 135,946 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 119,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2009 119,346 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 102,601 miles

rear brake pads worn low

rear discs corroding

slight pulsate on front brakes

Pass 19 Mar 2007 88,856 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 88,855 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & just in legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2006 74,342 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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YR02 WVC is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YR02 WVC, 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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YR02 WVC is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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