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W5 TKO

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

83,787 mi
Last recorded83,787 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 TKO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 83,787 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 76,596 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 64,388 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 61,941 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre front above undercover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill damaged not affecting structural integrity

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 60,087 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 60,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill split (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 30,012 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE WALL OUTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside SILL SPLIT

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 30,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE WALL OUTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside SILL SPLIT

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 22,414 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 22,358 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 22,262 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 22,033 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 22,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 21,766 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 21,543 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 21,254 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN IN MIDDLE HAS TWO SCRATCHES

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 20,632 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 20,630 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 20,180 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 20,179 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,766 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 19,765 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,318 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 19,318 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,588 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 17,063 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 15,318 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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W5 TKO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W5 TKO, 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 W5 TKO registered?

W5 TKO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is W5 TKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 TKO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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