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AD51 WTF

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

190,091 mi
Last recorded190,091 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 WTF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 190,091 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded CORRODED ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower CORRIOSION ON WHEEL ARCH

Pass 24 Oct 2018 189,053 miles

Diesel pipes slightly corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside body sills slightly corroded

Offside rear wheel arch and rear quarter panel slightly corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 185,046 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside body sills slightly corroded

Offside Ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear quarter panel and wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 182,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear wheel arch and quarter panel has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2015 177,537 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 177,533 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 160,105 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 148,823 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 134,103 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 119,803 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 116,514 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 107,985 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 101,395 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 92,746 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 83,875 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 73,795 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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AD51 WTF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AD51 WTF, 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 AD51 WTF registered?

AD51 WTF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is AD51 WTF safe to buy?

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