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WA52 WXY

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

127,242 mi
Last recorded127,242 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 WXY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 127,242 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 111,380 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 19 Aug 2024 111,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Jul 2023 105,975 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 98,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 98,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 96,260 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 96,255 miles

Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 93,203 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 92,958 miles

under tray fiited

Fail 14 Nov 2018 92,958 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under tray fiited

Pass 5 Sep 2017 91,690 miles

park brake not locking out

Fail 24 Aug 2017 91,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

park brake not locking out

Pass 30 Aug 2016 88,849 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,400 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic over sills

Fail 19 Aug 2015 84,400 miles

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

Offside Front Upper 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic over sills

Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,519 miles

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,468 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,450 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2012 69,445 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,164 miles

rust lips on both front brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2010 56,240 miles

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

adv o/s rear tyre ON LIMIT

Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,398 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,371 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,958 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 19,513 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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WA52 WXY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WXY, 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 WA52 WXY registered?

WA52 WXY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is WA52 WXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA52 WXY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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