CarVerify

Free Car Check

WR02 YFL

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,545 mi
Last recorded116,545 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 YFL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 116,545 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 116,544 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear drive shaft seals leaking

Both rear flexible brake hoses deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 105,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 93,996 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LENSES (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 93,996 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LENSES (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 86,758 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded metal front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 86,758 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded metal front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 79,310 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

diff oil leak

offside front tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 79,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

diff oil leak

offside front tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 70,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop light not working

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,987 miles

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light not working

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 64,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 64,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 59,105 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 59,105 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,043 miles

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2010 54,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,386 miles

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

offside front tyre low/perished

Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,740 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 43,973 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 43,973 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 40,376 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 37,090 miles

creak from offside rear brake when stationary

offside rear tyre on legal limit/needs urgent replacement

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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WR02 YFL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YFL, 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

How do I check the history of WR02 YFL?

You can check the full history of WR02 YFL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WR02 YFL registered?

WR02 YFL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is WR02 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR02 YFL shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR02 YFL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WR02 YFL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.