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WA02 TKU

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded to white (0.1 (d))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 109,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all tyres perished

Fail 24 Apr 2018 109,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

all tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2017 105,440 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres cracking

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016
Fail 19 Apr 2016

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 98,169 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 92,826 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre damage side wall

Fail 4 Apr 2014 92,826 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre damage side wall

Pass 22 Mar 2013 86,961 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 86,955 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2012 81,971 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 76,618 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,483 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 63,645 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 55,731 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 47,874 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,871 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 32,567 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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WA02 TKU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TKU, 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 TKU registered?

WA02 TKU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is WA02 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA02 TKU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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