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WP02 EUN

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,778 mi
Last recorded105,778 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 EUN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 105,778 miles

Nearside Rear sill rusting by jacking point

Offside Rear sill rusting by jacking point

Fail 27 Jul 2023 105,763 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill rusting by jacking point

Offside Rear sill rusting by jacking point

Pass 4 Aug 2022 103,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill starting to rust

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

handbrake preformance slightly low will need work soon

Pass 5 Aug 2021 101,966 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

park brake efficiency on minimum requirement

Pass 3 Aug 2020 99,051 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside park brake effort low and overall park brake efficiency on minimum legal requirement will require attention soon

Pass 31 Jul 2019 95,995 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake efficiency on miniumum legal requirement may need attention soon

Pass 17 Aug 2018 93,358 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 93,357 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear brake hoses perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 89,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 86,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 81,529 miles

Front tyres perished

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 75,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight weep of fluid from power steering rack

Very slight play in rear anti roll bar links

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 75,260 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight weep of fluid from power steering rack

Very slight play in rear anti roll bar links

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 68,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,076 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 61,913 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,928 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,426 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,286 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 48,279 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,875 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 44,875 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,367 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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WP02 EUN is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WP02 EUN, 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 WP02 EUN registered?

WP02 EUN is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 2 July 2002.

Is WP02 EUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP02 EUN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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