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WR02 MWM

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,337 mi
Last recorded141,337 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 MWM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 141,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak engine area

Pass 22 Jan 2025 141,063 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside slightly defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 141,063 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid not reaching the washer jets (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside slightly defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 139,304 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 135,130 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 135,046 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2021 128,180 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 122,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 122,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 117,165 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 111,614 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 111,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 106,418 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 101,077 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 95,831 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,098 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,375 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,739 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 75,450 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,712 miles

water inside nearside front fog lamp

Fail 22 Jul 2011 68,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

water inside nearside front fog lamp

Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,932 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 60,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 54,170 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 47,815 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 47,807 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 40,154 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 16 May 2006 31,655 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 25,623 miles
Fail 24 May 2005

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WR02 MWM is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WR02 MWM, 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 WR02 MWM registered?

WR02 MWM is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is WR02 MWM safe to buy?

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