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SL02 WZF

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

161,318 mi
Last recorded161,318 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 WZF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 161,318 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 156,756 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 156,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 152,772 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 152,772 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 148,538 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 143,052 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 143,051 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 137,846 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 137,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 131,992 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 125,505 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 125,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 121,214 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 116,127 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 110,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 106,014 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 99,363 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 95,513 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 94,972 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 93,304 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 91,366 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 88,280 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 86,243 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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SL02 WZF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SL02 WZF, 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 SL02 WZF registered?

SL02 WZF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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