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WA02 GWP

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,221 mi
Last recorded118,221 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 GWP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 118,221 miles

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

Rear vehicle structure corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2025 112,987 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 110,852 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 110,450 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 108,680 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2017 105,136 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 102,927 miles

Nearside Rear tyre aged/cracking around sidewalls

Fail 6 Jan 2016 102,912 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre aged/cracking around sidewalls

Pass 5 Jan 2015 97,314 miles

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

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 deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 93,264 miles

Handbrake efficiency lower on N/S/R than O/S/R

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 93,260 miles

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

Handbrake efficiency lower on N/S/R than O/S/R

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 89,547 miles

N/S/R handbrake efficiency less than O/S/R

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 86,384 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 83,353 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 83,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 79,044 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Nov 2008 69,000 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 May 2007 56,948 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 51,305 miles

o/s/f tyre wall split

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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WA02 GWP is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WA02 GWP, 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 WA02 GWP registered?

WA02 GWP is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is WA02 GWP safe to buy?

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