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WK02 UML

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

100,011 mi
Last recorded100,011 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 UML
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 100,011 miles

Handbrak efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 100,011 miles

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

Handbrak efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 96,183 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 93,545 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 89,456 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 89,456 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 87,676 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 87,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2021 84,332 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 83,565 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 82,579 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 80,808 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 76,083 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,277 miles

nsr osr tyres perished

Fail 7 Jun 2016 73,277 miles

Offside 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)

nsr osr tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,381 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 26 May 2015 72,381 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 16 Jun 2014 71,082 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 70,172 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,882 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,497 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,429 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 58,514 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 52,890 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 51,471 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 46,814 miles

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

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

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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WK02 UML is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WK02 UML, 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 WK02 UML registered?

WK02 UML is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 4 July 2002.

Is WK02 UML safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK02 UML shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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