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AY02 PNE

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

135,587 mi
Last recorded135,587 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 PNE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 135,587 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 130,907 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 124,722 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 122,370 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 122,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 112,420 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 109,366 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 103,431 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 100,291 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 91,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 87,907 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 83,379 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 74,527 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 63,842 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 53,260 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 PNE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AY02 PNE, 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.

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What year was AY02 PNE registered?

AY02 PNE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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The MOT history for AY02 PNE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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