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AY02 NVE

2002 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,562 mi
Last recorded107,562 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 NVE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 107,562 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 97,114 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 97,113 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 95,623 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,933 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 80,613 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 80,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,751 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 73,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,397 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 65,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 6 Jun 2013 58,839 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 58,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2012 52,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 52,979 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 47,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,527 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 30,881 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 26,596 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,830 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 21,320 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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AY02 NVE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AY02 NVE, 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 AY02 NVE registered?

AY02 NVE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is AY02 NVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 NVE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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