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WA52 WBL

2002 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

156,960 mi
Last recorded156,960 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 WBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 156,960 miles

park brake performance low at 16%

Pass 28 Aug 2024 151,928 miles

parking brake performance low at 17%

Pass 29 Aug 2023 146,878 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 141,152 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 133,057 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 129,141 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 125,746 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 122,928 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 122,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 117,575 miles

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

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

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

park brake 17%

Pass 8 Sep 2016 113,088 miles

Nearside Front tyre s/wall damage

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 109,277 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 104,297 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 100,415 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 100,415 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 95,585 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 90,739 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 81,944 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,709 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 66,117 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,228 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 43,023 miles

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

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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WA52 WBL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WA52 WBL, 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

How do I check the history of WA52 WBL?

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What year was WA52 WBL registered?

WA52 WBL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is WA52 WBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA52 WBL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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