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BN02 EGX

2002 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

112,034 mi
Last recorded112,034 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 EGX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 112,034 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 106,999 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 105,495 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 101,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

all tyre valves perished

Pass 7 Mar 2018 100,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 6 Mar 2017 100,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak Has transmission leak from radiator area ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 99,620 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 99,028 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2014 98,287 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 98,287 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 97,005 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 13 Mar 2012 94,909 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2012 94,908 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,274 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 88,544 miles

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

Registration plates de-laminating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 81,467 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 76,888 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 72,986 miles

both front tyres wearing edge

Pass 16 Mar 2006 69,338 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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BN02 EGX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BN02 EGX, 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 BN02 EGX registered?

BN02 EGX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is BN02 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 EGX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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