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WA02 ZFO

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,752 mi
Last recorded149,752 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 149,752 miles

engine oil leak.

fuel cap seal cracks.

rear exhaust heat shield adrift.

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 149,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misty (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield adrift.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak.

fuel cap seal cracks.

Pass 21 Apr 2018 143,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

headlamps defused

Pass 13 Apr 2017 137,814 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 13 Apr 2017 137,814 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water spraying too low (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2016 132,245 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

nearside front tyre tread worn completely smooth on outer edge and wearing on inner edge

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded close to limit

nearside rear tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

offside front tyre tread worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded close to limit

offside rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 132,002 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

nearside front tyre tread worn completely smooth on outer edge and wearing on inner edge

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded close to limit

nearside rear tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

offside front tyre tread worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded close to limit

offside rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 124,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Mar 2014 117,700 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 117,671 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 111,567 miles

offside rear tyre tread pattern cracked

rear wiper damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2012 104,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 104,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 97,859 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 90,176 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 75,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,155 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 45,983 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 30,750 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 ZFO 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 73.7%.

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 ZFO, 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 ZFO registered?

WA02 ZFO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is WA02 ZFO safe to buy?

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