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YG02 ZWU

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,974 mi
Last recorded114,974 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

RegistrationYG02 ZWU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 114,974 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 112,986 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 111,911 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 110,756 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 106,654 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 103,126 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 101,013 miles

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

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

e,m,l illuminated

Pass 2 Mar 2017 98,928 miles

EML lamp illuminated indicating a fault

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fuel cap seal deteriorated, will need replacing soon

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

Wipers smearing windscreen

Fail 2 Mar 2017 98,928 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective O/S washer not working (1.7.2)

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

EML lamp illuminated indicating a fault

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fuel cap seal deteriorated, will need replacing soon

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

Wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2016 98,123 miles

Offside Front exhaust mounting corroded and broken

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Mar 2015 97,055 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine management light staying on

Fail 2 Mar 2015 97,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

engine management light staying on

Pass 10 Mar 2014 95,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres treads cracking and worn uneven on inner edge

front gearbox to exhaust mounting broken

tyre size 235/45/17 dunlops

Fail 10 Mar 2014 95,942 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres treads cracking and worn uneven on inner edge

front gearbox to exhaust mounting broken

tyre size 235/45/17 dunlops

Fail 13 Mar 2013 93,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 13 Mar 2013 93,836 miles

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Mar 2012 91,950 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 88,392 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 84,622 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 84,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 77,590 miles

front tyres starting to crack

Fail 20 Feb 2009 77,590 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Feb 2008 65,626 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 59,165 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,474 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YG02 ZWU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YG02 ZWU, 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 YG02 ZWU registered?

YG02 ZWU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 9 April 2002.

Is YG02 ZWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG02 ZWU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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