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WM02 UZY

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

151,082 mi
Last recorded151,082 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 UZY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 151,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 95v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 140,905 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 18 Apr 2017 131,092 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 131,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2016 127,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 117,044 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 108,223 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 98,078 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 87,520 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 74,402 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 61,157 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,558 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 46,120 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,281 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 26,064 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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WM02 UZY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WM02 UZY, 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 WM02 UZY registered?

WM02 UZY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 16 August 2002.

Is WM02 UZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM02 UZY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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