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WG02 DZY

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

80,534 mi
Last recorded80,534 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 DZY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 80,534 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 78,056 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 76,412 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 74,863 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 73,002 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 71,621 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 71,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 71,265 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 70,136 miles

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

Offside Front lower arm has slight play in bush

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 May 2016 68,741 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE ON 3MM AND ARE 7 YEARS OLD

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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

Pass 28 May 2015 67,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2014 65,698 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 65,696 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 63,058 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 60,431 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 57,279 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 53,323 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 49,857 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 45,558 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 May 2007 39,067 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 31,683 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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WG02 DZY 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 95.2%.

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 WG02 DZY, 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 WG02 DZY registered?

WG02 DZY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is WG02 DZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG02 DZY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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