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D13 WAT

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

202,379 mi
Last recorded202,379 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 WAT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 202,379 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 198,221 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 192,984 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 189,545 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 185,538 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 178,548 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 178,525 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 173,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 168,551 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 161,522 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 155,027 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 148,310 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 142,898 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 137,113 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 131,258 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 124,659 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 115,089 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 106,524 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 98,800 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 94,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 94,359 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 76,599 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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D13 WAT is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 D13 WAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D13 WAT registered?

D13 WAT is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is D13 WAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D13 WAT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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