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EK52 WBV

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,834 mi
Last recorded66,834 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 WBV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 66,834 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 66,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 57,681 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 57,526 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 57,504 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

dampness at o/side of steering rack but no leaks found.

Fail 30 Oct 2020 57,504 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

dampness at o/side of steering rack but no leaks found.

Pass 31 Oct 2019 57,347 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

dampness on o/side of steering rack but no leaks found

Pass 31 Oct 2018 57,083 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

dampness on o/side of steering rack but no leaks found.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 56,793 miles

Dampness around o/side of steering rack but no leaks found.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 56,793 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Dampness around o/side of steering rack but no leaks found.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 56,373 miles

Hand brake becoming lazy on o/side.

Slight dampness on o/side of steering rack but no leaks found.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,403 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 54,728 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 54,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/side rear tyre wareing low and perishing.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,122 miles

Inside of o/side rear tyre tread wareing low.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,495 miles

Inner and outer edges of o/side rear tyre tread wareing low.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,827 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,738 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 40,097 miles

all 4 tyres very near limit .rear on limit . replace soon

Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 28,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 20,837 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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EK52 WBV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK52 WBV, 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 EK52 WBV registered?

EK52 WBV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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